Tropical Storm Gabrielle is expected to strengthen into a hurricane this weekend, marking the second hurricane of the Atlantic season. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that Gabrielle, currently churning in the Atlantic, poses life-threatening risks and could potentially bring flash flooding threats to the Western regions as it strengthens. Forecasts indicate that while Gabrielle is better organized and set to intensify, it remains far from Florida, with no direct threat anticipated. Additionally, the NHC is tracking other potential systems in the Atlantic, signaling the end of a remarkable 20-day quiet period in the hurricane season.