Hurricane Gabrielle is intensifying and is expected to hit the central Azores with severe weather warnings. The Azores government has closed public services to ensure safety. Wind gusts may reach 80mph, with significant rainfall and coastal hazards anticipated. Gabrielle, a Category 4 hurricane, is transitioning to a low-pressure system as it approaches Portugal. Meanwhile, thunderstorms near Haiti could develop into another storm, and Typhoon Bualoi is forecasted to impact the Philippines and southern China. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)