If it does become a hurricane, it'll be only the second of the Atlantic hurricane season, following Erin, which became a hurricane in the central Atlantic just over a month ago, on Aug. 15.

Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the central Atlantic is expected to become a hurricane by early next, according to the National Hurricane Center.

If it does become a hurricane, it'll be the second of the Atlantic hurricane season, following Erin, which became a hurricane in the central Atlantic on Aug. 15.