Summary
Two major storms, a hurricane and a tropical storm, are currently active in the Atlantic Ocean. The storms are not expected to hit the U.S. directly but could affect the Caribbean, Bermuda, and parts of the U.S. East Coast with heavy rain and flooding. South Carolina has declared a state of emergency in preparation for potential impacts from Tropical Depression 9.
Key Facts
- Two storms, Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Depression 9, are active in the Atlantic.
- Neither storm is expected to make direct landfall in the U.S.
- Tropical Depression 9 is expected to affect the Bahamas and may bring storm conditions to Florida and the Carolinas.
- Hurricane Humberto has winds up to 160 mph and will move past Bermuda, affecting areas including Puerto Rico and Bermuda with dangerous surf.
- A significant weather threat exists along the Florida and Carolina coasts with possible flooding.
- South Carolina declared a state of emergency as a precaution.
- The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has produced nine tropical cyclones, with three reaching major hurricane status.
