Overview

• Tropical Storm Imelda strengthened to about 60 mph over the northwestern Bahamas and the National Hurricane Center expects it to reach hurricane strength on Tuesday.
• Authorities in the Bahamas ordered evacuations, closed most schools and reported power outages as 4–8 inches of rain fell or was forecast, with flights canceled until conditions improve.
• Forecast models and NHC guidance show Imelda turning east‑northeast away from the U.S. under Hurricane Humberto’s influence, with growing consensus on an offshore track.
• Bermuda is under a tropical storm watch as major Hurricane Humberto passes west and north of the island and Imelda could make a close approach later this week with 2–4 inches of rain possible.
• From Florida to the Carolinas, forecasters warn of large swells, life‑threatening rip currents, coastal flooding and breezy conditions, with 1–2 inches of rain (locally up to 4 inches) and emergency preparations underway in the Carolinas.