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Tropical Storm Gabrielle
Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS)
	Tropical Storm Gabrielle shortly after peak intensity while approaching Bermuda on September 10
Formed	September 4, 2013
Dissipated	September 13, 2013
Highest winds	1-minute sustained: 65 mph (100 km/h) ;
Lowest pressure	1003 mbar (hPa); 29.62 inHg
Fatalities	None reported
Damage	$20,000 (2013 USD)
Areas affected	Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Bermuda, Atlantic Canada
	Part of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale

Map key

Saffir–Simpson scale

Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown

Storm type

Tropical cyclone

Subtropical cyclone

Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

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Preparations and impact

Caribbean islands

Upon formation, a Tropical Storm Warning was issued for the entire island of Puerto Rico. As well as for the Dominican Republic from Cape Engaño to Cabo Francés Viejo, late on September 4.^[1] Although, the warnings were later cancelled at 15:00 UTC on September 5.^[2] As a precautionary measure, Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla shut down all schools and government buildings, with the threat of Gabrielle.^[3]

Tropical Storm Gabrielle produced heavy rainfall over Puerto Rico.^[4]

Bermuda

References

^ Eric Blake (September 4, 2013). "Tropical Depression Seven Forecast/Advisory Number 1". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
^ Jack Beven (September 5, 2013). "Tropical Depression Gabrielle Forecast/Advisory Number 4". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
^ "Tropical Storm Gabrielle weakens to depression over Puerto Rico". Reuters. September 4, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
^ Alastair Jamieson (September 5, 2013). "Tropical Storm Gabrielle lashes Puerto Rico with heavy rains". NBC News. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

External links

[1] Eric Blake (September 4, 2013). "Tropical Depression Seven Forecast/Advisory Number 1". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

[2] Jack Beven (September 5, 2013). "Tropical Depression Gabrielle Forecast/Advisory Number 4". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

[3] "Tropical Storm Gabrielle weakens to depression over Puerto Rico". Reuters. September 4, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

[4] Alastair Jamieson (September 5, 2013). "Tropical Storm Gabrielle lashes Puerto Rico with heavy rains". NBC News. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

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