HAMILTON, Bermuda -- A strengthening Tropical Storm Gabrielle brought gusty winds, rain and rough surf to Bermuda on Tuesday as it approached the wealthy British territory after reforming over the Atlantic.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm was centered about 55 miles south of Bermuda late Tuesday afternoon and was moving northward with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. It was expected to pass over or near Bermuda late Tuesday.
Government authorities urged people in the storm-hardened Atlantic territory to finish last-minute preparations, and some residents left work early.