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Humberto Churns as Major Hurricane; Imelda Strengthens Near Bahamas and Is Forecast to Turn Away From U.S.

Humberto's circulation is expected to steer Imelda out to sea.

Overview

  • Forecasters say Humberto remains a Category 4 over the central Atlantic with a Tropical Storm Watch for Bermuda and dangerous surf targeting Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast.
  • Imelda holds 45 mph winds near the northwestern Bahamas and is projected to reach hurricane strength by Tuesday before turning east‑northeast away from the mainland.
  • Tropical storm warnings cover parts of the Bahamas, where 4–8 inches of rain, 1–3 feet of surge, and flash‑flood risks are expected, with 2–4 inches forecast for eastern Cuba.
  • Swells from Humberto and Imelda are bringing life‑threatening rip currents and high surf to the U.S. East Coast, with minor coastal flooding possible and 1–2 inches of rain, locally up to 4 inches, from northeast Florida into the Carolinas.
  • U.S. Southeast officials have mobilized resources and issued emergency measures, and the UK Met Office says Humberto’s remnants could deliver a wet, very windy spell in Britain around next weekend.