The National Hurricane Center confirmed on Wednesday that Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the Central Atlantic.

MIAMI — After a quiet stretch, the tropical Atlantic has woken up with Tropical Storm Gabrielle and a tropical wave southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean are inactive, so it's fair to ask: Can Texas can stand down early, even with two months left in hurricane season?

Tropical Storm Gabrielle has developed in the central Atlantic out of what had been Invest 92L. Here's what to expect in North Carolina.

Saturday ended up being a stunning day, with temperatures maxing out in the upper 80s to lower 90s, and humidity making it feel like 95° for some. Expect another mild night with temperatures dipping into the mid and upper 60s, with coastal locations in the 70s.

Tropical Storm Gabrielle continues to struggle in tough conditions in the Atlantic, but forecasters said the storm should still reach hurricane status over the weekend as it works it way northwest.

The already sprawling storm will grow larger as it hurls the ocean toward the East Coast and Bermuda, and it could have company this week.

Hurricane Erin is bringing 100 mph winds and dangerous rip currents to coastal towns, prompting beach closures and tropical storm warnings from North Carolina to Virginia.

NOAA, the University of Southern Mississippi, and a robotics company called Oshen are launching a new robotic sailboat to inspect hurricanes