LISBON (Reuters) -Cyclone Gabrielle hit Portugal's mid-Atlantic Azores Islands on Friday with less intense winds and rains than expected, but still toppled trees and collapsed roofs, authorities said.

A hurricane warning was in effect for the volcanic archipelago which could experience dangerous conditions from Gabrielle as early as Thursday.

Portugal's Azores archipelago cancelled all tourist and recreational activities for 24 hours and shuttered schools and public services on Thursday, urging people to stay indoors ahead of the arrival of cyclone Gabrielle.

A hurricane warning has been issued for the Azores as Hurricane Gabrielle raced Wednesday across open Atlantic waters on track for the volcanic archipelago, forecasters said. The Category 3 storm is forecast to weaken but still approach the Azores late Thursday as a hurricane,

A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the Azores as Hurricane Gabrielle continues to barrel across the Atlantic.

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