Tropical Storm Gabrielle is resisting dry air and wind shear as it moves northwest across the Atlantic and may strengthen to at least a Category 2 hurricane, with the potential to reach major hurricane status near Bermuda by early next week. AccuWeather meteorologists are also tracking other systems for possible tropical development across the Atlantic Basin.

Gabrielle struggled to survive on Thursday, but on Friday, thunderstorms became intense on the storm's eastern side as wind speeds crept upward. As of 11 a.m. EDT on Friday, Gabrielle had sustained winds of 50 mph and was moving northwest at 12 mph.

"Gabrielle is expected to gradually strengthen through the weekend and into early next week as it takes a curved path just east of Bermuda," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilv

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