Tropical Storm Imelda Intensifies, Threatens Southeast U.S. with Heavy Rain and Hurricane Forecast
Tropical Storm Imelda Intensifies, Threatens Southeast U.S. with Heavy Rain and Hurricane Forecast
Tropical Storm Imelda continues to strengthen and is forecast to become a hurricane by late today (Monday) or Tuesday, posing a significant threat of torrential rainfall and potential flooding to the southeastern United States. The ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, Imelda, was located west-northwest of the Central Bahamas on Sunday afternoon, having already delivered heavy rains to the Bahamas and Cuba.
The Miami-based National Hurricane Center predicts steady strengthening over the next few days. While a tropical storm watch for parts of Florida’s east coast was canceled Sunday, the system’s impact remains a concern. Forecasts indicate rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with up to 7 inches in localized areas, across parts of the coastal Carolinas through Wednesday morning. Minor coastal flooding is also possible in some areas.
In anticipation of Imelda’s potential impact, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency on Friday, emphasizing the storm’s continued threat to the state. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is actively preparing, planning for potential staging bases in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions to pre-position essential supplies such as meals, water, and generators.
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