Tropical Storm Gabrielle (2007)
Storm Gabrielle was a tropical storm that move over eastern North Carolina before turning out to the sea. It was the seventh named storm of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season. Gabrielle formed as a subtropical cyclone on September 8 about 385 miles (625 km) southeast of Cape Lookout, North Carolina. Wind shear affect the storm for much of its existence. However, a brief decrease in the amount of shear let Gabrielle become stronger and become a tropical storm. On September 9, Gabrielle reached the coast of North Carolina. Turning to the northeast, the storm quickly weakened and dead out on September 11. The storm drop heavy rainfall near where it reach land, but little rain in other areas. Total damage was minor, and there were no reported deaths.