Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed far from land in the Atlantic Ocean. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Wednesday afternoon that Gabrielle is centered about 990 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands. It has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and is moving northwest at 15 mph. Forecasters predict little change in strength over the next couple of days but say the storm could intensify over the weekend. There are no watches or warnings in effect, and no hazards are affecting land. Gabrielle is expected to remain over open waters for the next several days.
