Category 4 Hurricane Humberto Heads North; Potential Tropical Cyclone Imelda Threatens Florida Coast
Category 4 Hurricane Humberto Heads North; Potential Tropical Cyclone Imelda Threatens Florida Coast
Hurricane Humberto has rapidly intensified into a formidable Category 4 storm, currently posing no direct threat to South Florida as it tracks northward. Meanwhile, a new tropical disturbance near Hispaniola is being closely monitored as it shows signs of developing into Tropical Storm Imelda, with potential impacts for Florida’s east coast by Sunday.
As of late Friday, Hurricane Humberto was located approximately 390 miles northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, moving northwestward at 7 mph with maximum sustained winds reaching 145 mph. While Bermuda remains on alert for Humberto’s northward trajectory, meteorologists confirm that South Florida is outside of its projected cone.
However, attention is now shifting to a tropical disturbance north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Although not yet a classified tropical depression or storm, the National Hurricane Center has initiated advisories under its new protocol, signaling a potential tropical cyclone that could threaten land within 72 hours. This system, expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda, is projected to parallel Florida’s east coast, potentially bringing outer rain bands by Sunday. While a direct hit is less likely, residents should anticipate indirect marine hazards such as rough seas and a heightened risk of rip currents. Forecast models currently suggest this system could make landfall in the Carolinas early next week, marking the season’s first hurricane landfall.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, initially forecast as above-normal by NOAA, has seen a quieter period than expected for tropical systems. Despite this, the rapid intensification of Humberto and the developing threat of Imelda underscore the importance of staying prepared and updated on hurricane plans.
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