Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Cyclone Gabrielle Hits Azores with Less Severe Impact
A cyclone named Gabrielle hit the Azores Islands, which are a group of islands belonging to Portugal.
The storm brought strong winds and rain, which led to damage such as falling trees and damaged roofs.
The maximum wind speed was lower than expected.
Authorities had issued a red alert and closed schools and public services.
Thankfully, no one was hurt.
The storm moved east.
Cyclone Gabrielle hit the Azores Islands on Friday.
Winds and rain were less intense than predicted.
Damage included fallen trees and roof collapses.
Schools and public services remain closed.
No injuries were reported.
- Who
- Azores Islands and its residents
- What
- Cyclone Gabrielle caused damage.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Azores Islands, Portugal
- Why
- To protect the public during the extreme weather event.
- Event
- Cyclone Gabrielle
- Location
- Azores Islands, Portugal
- Wind Gusts
- 154 kph (96 mph) maximum
- Alert Level
- Red alert
- Impact
- Toppled trees, collapsed roofs
- Population
- Approximately 250,000