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Tropical Storm Gonzalo Gains Strength Near Cape Verde
25 Sep
Summary
- Tropical Storm Gonzalo nears Cabo Verde islands.
- Storm expected to strengthen, then weaken over weekend.
- Tropical storm conditions to hit islands within hours.
As of Friday, September 25, 2026, Tropical Storm Gonzalo is positioned near the Cabo Verde islands. The storm is forecast to intensify later today before a gradual weakening trend commences over the weekend. Gonzalo is currently located approximately 140 miles east-southeast of the southernmost Cabo Verde islands.
The storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Forecasters from the US National Hurricane Center have advised that tropical storm conditions are expected to arrive in the Cabo Verde islands within the warning area in just a few hours. These conditions are anticipated to continue throughout the day and into the night.