Summary
Two large storms, Humberto and Imelda, are moving through the Atlantic and are expected to bring wet and windy weather to northwest Europe, including the UK. Humberto is a major hurricane and could impact Bermuda before it loses strength and reaches Europe. Imelda is also expected to strengthen and may follow a similar path.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Humberto is a category 4 hurricane south of Bermuda.
- A second storm, Imelda, is expected to become a hurricane near the Bahamas.
- These storms could bring big waves, heavy rain, and strong currents to Bermuda, the US east coast, and the Bahamas.
- Humberto will pass close to Bermuda, around 90 miles north, while Imelda may pass even closer.
- The UK may experience rainy and windy weather from Humberto's remnants by the weekend.
- Western Scotland has a rain warning from midweek, with heavier rain expected as the weekend approaches.
- Imelda will stay further out in the sea for the next week, and its future path is uncertain.
