Tropical Storm Humberto formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday afternoon, forecasters said. Here's the latest on the storm's path: LATEST CONE LATEST MODELS ATLANTIC SATELLITE GULF SATELLITE How hurricanes are rated The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained winds,

Hurricane Gabrielle strengthened to Category 3 east of Bermuda, sending swells to the U.S. and Canadian coasts.

The tropical Atlantic Basin is buzzing with activity, as Hurricane Humberto is gaining strength while spinning across the Atlantic. Forecasters said it will likely "rapidly intensify" into a major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger).

Hurricane Gabrielle has picked up strength as it continues to move northeastward into open water, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters said in an early morning advisory on Tuesday,