Overview

• The National Hurricane Center reported Humberto at about 990 mb with sustained winds near 75 mph in the central Atlantic, with rapid intensification likely and major-hurricane strength possible this weekend.
• A disturbance over the northern Caribbean has an 80% chance of development in 48 hours and 90% in seven days and could become Tropical Storm Imelda as it moves toward the Bahamas and the southwest Atlantic.
• Heavy rain and gusty winds have already affected parts of Hispaniola, the Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and eastern Cuba as the second system organizes.
• Forecast models show the two systems could come within interaction range early next week, near distances where NOAA says the Fujiwhara effect can begin for large or smaller storms.
• The NHC says there is a significant possibility of damaging winds, torrential rain, and storm surge along portions of the U.S. Southeast early next week, and officials urge residents to monitor updates closely.