Imelda strengthens into a hurricane
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Hurricane Humberto's swells will probably cause "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions," the National Hurricane Center warned.
The National Weather Service said a high risk of dangerous rip currents is expected through at least Wednesday.
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Tropical Storm Imelda turns deadly slamming Southeast coast with dangerous surf, landslides in Cuba
Tropical Storm Imelda is slowly getting its act together as it spins across the northwestern Bahamas, and forecasters say the storm could become Hurricane Imelda by Tuesday.
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Dangerous rip currents, gusty winds in store for South Florida as Tropical Storm Imelda passes
South Florida stays breezy on Tuesday with wind gusts as high as 25 to 30 mph. The chance of rain will be lower Tuesday due to drier air filtering in across South Florida as Imelda continues to lift northward. It will eventually move northeastward away from the U.S.
"The combined impact of the two storms, Humberto and Imelda, may cause isolated flash flooding, coastal flooding, ocean overwash, wind gusts, and dangerous currents throughout much of this week," NC Gov. Josh Stein said Monday. "Last Saturday's one-year milestone of Hurricane Helene reminds us the importance of being prepared."
Forecasters warn people to stay out of the ocean as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto bring 'poor to dangerous' beach conditions.
A hurricane watch was in effect today for Hurricane Imelda, which was forecast to make its closest point of approach to the island at 9pm tomorrow, the latest update said. The Bermuda Weather Service