Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS) | |
![]() Tropical Storm Gabrielle near landfall. | |
Formed | September 8, 2007 |
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Dissipated | September 11, 2007 |
Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 60 mph (95 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 1004 mbar (hPa); 29.65 inHg |
Fatalities | 5 |
Damage | Minimal |
Areas affected | North Carolina |
Part of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season |
Tropical Storm Gabrielle was a tropical storm that moved over eastern North Carolina before turning out to the sea. It was the seventh named storm of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season. Gabrielle formed as a subtropical cyclone on September 8 about 385 miles (625 km) southeast of Cape Lookout, North Carolina. Wind shear affected the storm for much of its existence. However, a brief decrease in the amount of shear let Gabrielle become stronger and become a tropical storm. On September 9, Gabrielle reached the coast of North Carolina. Turning to the northeast, the storm quickly weakened and died out on September 11. The storm dropped heavy rainfall near where it reached land, but little rain in other areas. Total damage was minor, and there were 5 deaths.