Location: Azores, Portugal
Event: The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) upgraded its alert to a Hurricane Warning for all Azorean Islands. A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
NHC forecasts that Gabrielle will approach the Azores late on Thursday, September 25 with sustained winds up to 85mph. You should closely monitor the progress of Gabrielle, as conditions can change quickly, including the magnitude of potential wind, rainfall, and wave impacts in your location.
WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the warning area Thursday night and Friday, with tropical storm conditions likely by Thursday evening.
STORM SURGE: A dangerous storm surge is expected to produce significant coastal flooding near the areas of onshore winds. The surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
RAINFALL: From Thursday into Friday morning, Gabrielle may bring 3 to 5 inches, or 75 to 125 mm, of rainfall across the central and western Azores. During the same time outer bands from Gabrielle may also result in 1 to 2 inches, or 25 to 50 mm, of rain across the eastern Azores. (Note: Ponta Delgada is considered eastern Azores).
Actions to Take:
- Avoid low-lying areas and beaches.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Follow the U.S. National Hurricane Center and Portuguese IPMA for updated forecasts.
- If you have travel plans, contact your airline to confirm your flights.
- Prepare for flight delays or cancellations.
- Gather an emergency kit: https://www.ready.gov/kit .
- Make an evacuation plan.
Assistance:
U.S. Consulate Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Email: ConsPontaDelgada@state.gov
Website: https://pt.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-ponta-delgada
U.S. Embassy Lisbon, Portugal
Avenida das Forças Armadas
1600-081 Lisboa
U.S. Citizens emergencies ONLY: (+351) 21-727-3300.
E-mail: conslisbon@state.gov
Embassy Website: https://pt.usembassy.gov/
