Summary
Hurricane Humberto and Hurricane Imelda are approaching Bermuda, with Humberto expected to pass nearby and Imelda directly affecting the island soon after. Both storms have caused dangerous conditions in surrounding areas, including strong winds, heavy rain, and hazardous sea conditions. Authorities in Bermuda and affected regions are urging people to prepare for severe weather.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Humberto is nearing Bermuda as a Category 2 storm with winds of 100 mph.
- Hurricane Imelda, also a Category 2, is expected to pass near or over Bermuda following Humberto.
- Humberto is about 275 miles west of Bermuda, while Imelda is 180 miles north of Great Abaco Island.
- Bermuda's national security minister has warned that the island is facing a week of rough weather.
- Both hurricanes are expected to bring heavy rain, with Humberto dropping up to 2 inches and Imelda up to 4 inches on Bermuda.
- Imelda has already impacted North Carolina with rain that might cause flooding.
- Earlier, Imelda affected Cuba, causing landslides and at least two deaths, and also impacted parts of the Bahamas, closing schools.
- The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has been predicted to be above-normal with 13 to 18 named storms.
