Summary
Schools were closed in the Bahamas due to Tropical Storm Imelda, which brought heavy rain and flooding as it passed near Great Abaco Island. Hurricane Humberto and Imelda posed risks to Bermuda but were not expected to directly impact the southeastern United States coast.
Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Imelda caused heavy rain and flooding in the northern Caribbean, particularly affecting the Bahamas.
- Mandatory evacuations and school closures were ordered in parts of the Bahamas.
- Imelda had winds of 50 mph and was expected to become a hurricane and move out to sea.
- Hurricane Humberto was a Category 4 storm with winds of 145 mph, staying away from the U.S. coast.
- The unusual Fujiwhara effect was expected as Humberto and Imelda interacted, influencing their paths.
- Bermuda prepared for potential impacts from both storms, with warnings issued.
- Flights to and from the Bahamas were canceled due to the storms.
- The Carolinas were expected to see some rain and wind from Imelda, but impacts were predicted to be minimal.
