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But the storm is showing "little change in strength." The storm is moving west-northwest at nearly 8 mph with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, according to an early morning advisory on Thursday,
Tropical Storm Imelda may strengthen into a hurricane, with flooding risks from Florida to Virginia and highest threats along the Carolinas.
The latest updates follow the Atlantic seeing twin hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center said on Wednesday that swells, high surf, and dangerous rip currents would likely continue "along much of the East Coast the [over] next several days."
Satellite imagery can help determine the strength, size and cohesion of a storm. The stronger a storm becomes, the more likely an eye will form in the center. When the eye looks symmetrical, that often means the storm is not encountering anything to weaken it.
Ocean City officials say this week’s storms will bring only high tides and rough surf, with no major impacts expected ahead of the Country Calling festival.
While Tropical Storm Imelda is forecast to become a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, Sept. 30, according to the National Hurricane Center, it is expected to remain offshore, and the Sarasota and Bradenton area should not be impacted.
The junior and mini Great Scottish Run in Glasgow on Saturday have been cancelled due to a weather warning for the arrival of Storm Amy. Organisers said the strong winds and rain would create a risk of debris and also affect medical facilities on-site for the event.
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