Summary
Tropical Storm Imelda moved over the Bahamas, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area. Warnings are in place for parts of the Bahamas and the east coast of Florida due to potential flooding and dangerous surf conditions. Imelda is expected to affect coastal regions before moving offshore midweek.
Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Imelda brought rain and winds to the Bahamas on Sunday.
- The National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center issued warnings for the Bahamas and parts of Florida.
- Forecasters warned of flash flooding, urban flooding, and rough surf in the affected areas.
- The storm could bring 6 to 12 inches of rain to the Bahamas, with less expected in Florida and the Carolinas.
- Winds of 40 mph or more are expected, with gusts possibly over 45 mph in some areas.
- Coastal areas in Florida and the southeast U.S. may experience beach erosion and rip currents.
- Additional weather balloons are being launched to improve forecast accuracy.
- Tropical storm conditions are anticipated in parts of Florida from Monday, before Imelda moves offshore.
