Green notification for tropical cyclone GONZALO-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0.419 million in Tropical Storm).
From 25/09/2026 to 25/09/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 83 km/h) GONZALO-26 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: Cape Verde (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0.419 million in tropical storm).
A tropical storm named Gonzalo is moving through the Atlantic near Cape Verde with winds up to 83 km/h. While the storm is active, it is not expected to reach the dangerous speeds of a Category 1 hurricane.
What is a cyclone? A cyclone is a giant, spinning storm that forms over warm ocean water. When warm, moist air rises, it creates a low-pressure area that sucks in more air, causing it to swirl. These systems can grow very large and bring heavy rain and strong winds as they travel across the sea.
Stay indoors and away from windows during high winds, and make sure your family has an emergency kit with water and a flashlight.
This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.
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Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) — European Union, CC BY 4.0.
