The seventh named storm and fifth hurricane of the 1975 Atlantic hurricane season, Gladys developed from a tropical wave while several hundred miles southwest of Cape Verde on September 22. Initially, the tropical depression failed to strengthen significantly, but due to warm sea surface temperatures and low wind shear, it became Tropical Storm Gladys by September 24.
Gladys was the seventh storm designated in the 1975 Atlantic hurricane season and fifth hurricane of that year. It originated from a tropical wave situated approximately 500 miles southwest of Cape Verde on September 22. Initially, it didn't gain much strength, but favorable sea surface temperatures and low wind shear led to its classification as Tropical Storm Gladys by September 24.