Hurricane Humberto forms in Atlantic: US Hurricane Centre

Humberto grew to hurricane force far out in the Atlantic, becoming the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, while Bermuda shook off a drenching by Tropical Storm Gabrielle. 

Humberto’s maximum sustained winds were near 85 mph, but US National Hurricane Centre said some weakening was expected in next two days.  The storm was centered about 395 miles northwest of the Cape Verde Islands just before midnight and was moving northward into the open Atlantic. 

In Bermuda, Gabrielle caused several power outages overnight, but no major damage was reported on the British territory. The government announced all public schools were reopening and there would be sporadic ferry service. The island’s meteorology service warned strong winds and rain would continue to pelt Bermuda as the storm headed north.