MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Humberto is producing dangerous surf along the Atlantic and threatening Bermuda with a Tropical Storm Watch, as Tropical Storm Imelda strengthens near the Bahamas. Humberto, a powerful Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 kph), is forecast to gradually turn east-northeast by late Tuesday or early Wednesday. The storm remains a considerable threat despite expected fluctuations in intensity.
At 2 a.m. EDT, Humberto was located approximately 400 miles (645 kilometers) south-southwest of Bermuda. The National Hurricane Center has indicated that while Humberto may weaken in the coming days, it is set to remain a dangerous hurricane.
Tropical Storm Imelda formed over the weekend and poses a dual threat with torrential rains and flash flooding across parts of the Bahamas and Cuba. With forecasts warning of rainfall totals up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) in some areas, the Bahamas’ Department of Meteorology has issued warnings and urged residents, especially in low-lying areas, to take precautions.
As the storm approaches, travel has been severely impacted, with multiple flights canceled, and low-lying regions experiencing flooding. State officials in South Carolina and North Carolina are preparing for the storm, urging residents to heed warnings as the situation develops. Governor Henry McMaster characterized Imelda as deadly serious, highlighting the unpredictable nature of storm paths.
As the Atlantic hurricane season continues, residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed and prepare for potential further developments in this dynamic and hazardous weather situation.
At 2 a.m. EDT, Humberto was located approximately 400 miles (645 kilometers) south-southwest of Bermuda. The National Hurricane Center has indicated that while Humberto may weaken in the coming days, it is set to remain a dangerous hurricane.
Tropical Storm Imelda formed over the weekend and poses a dual threat with torrential rains and flash flooding across parts of the Bahamas and Cuba. With forecasts warning of rainfall totals up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) in some areas, the Bahamas’ Department of Meteorology has issued warnings and urged residents, especially in low-lying areas, to take precautions.
As the storm approaches, travel has been severely impacted, with multiple flights canceled, and low-lying regions experiencing flooding. State officials in South Carolina and North Carolina are preparing for the storm, urging residents to heed warnings as the situation develops. Governor Henry McMaster characterized Imelda as deadly serious, highlighting the unpredictable nature of storm paths.
As the Atlantic hurricane season continues, residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed and prepare for potential further developments in this dynamic and hazardous weather situation.
