Clock Ticking for the Southeast as Next Tropical Threat Looms, with US Impacts Likely by Monday
Tropical Storm Humberto strengthens in the Atlantic while Invest 94-L has an 80% chance to develop into Imelda, threatening heavy rain and possible landfall in the southeastern U.S.
- Yesterday, the National Hurricane Center named Tropical Storm Humberto and issued advisories while National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hurricane Hunters flew into the storm about 700 miles northeast of the Caribbean.
- Invest 94-L is currently impacting Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic with heavy rainfall, and the National Hurricane Center gives it an 80% chance to become Tropical Storm Imelda within 48 hours.
- Forecast models show Tropical Storm Humberto has 50 mph winds and is moving west-northwest at 15 mph, with potential to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane affecting the Southeast coast.
- Coastal communities are already seeing big waves and rip currents develop, and forecasters give a 40% chance a named storm could affect the Carolinas, likely late Monday to middle of Tuesday.
- The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season continues through Nov. 30, and officials urge Piedmont Triad residents to know evacuation routes and prepare emergency plans.
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