Storm Gabrielle Emerges: Will America Be Caught Off Guard Again?

The Atlantic is stirring once more as Tropical Storm Gabrielle takes shape far from U.S. shores, poised to become a hurricane by Sunday according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). While its projected path currently keeps it over open waters, history reminds us that such storms can shift unexpectedly—raising critical concerns about America's readiness. Gabrielle's emergence marks the seventh named cyclone of this busy Atlantic season, officially designated by NOAA as "above normal" with expectations of up to 18 tropical storms, including nine hurricanes. Despite the quiet start to the summer, this latest formation underscores the volatility facing our nation’s...