Tropical Depression 9 is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda Sunday, Sept. 28, and further develop into hurricane as it parallels the east coast of Florida Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The storm is forecast to move over central and northwestern Bahamas today and tonight and approach the U.S. coast early this week.
Tropical storm conditions are expected in portions of the central and northwestern Bahamas through tonight and the east coast of central Florida beginning Monday.
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A tropical storm watch from the Palm Beach/Martin County line to the Flagler/Volusia County line in Florida.
Localized flooding, tropical-storm-force wind gusts, battering surf and life-threatening rip currents are possible.
Swells likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions from this system and Category 4 Hurricane Humberto in the southwestern subtropical Atlantic will impact portions of the Bahamas this weekend and spread to portions of the southeast U.S. coast early this week.
Heavy rainfall across the coastal Carolinas could cause flash, urban and river flooding into Wednesday morning.
Weather watches and warnings issued in Florida
Tropical Depression 9, future Tropical Storm Imelda spaghetti models, path
Florida weather radar for Sept. 28, 2025
Forecasters urge all residents to keep an eye on the tropics and to always be prepared
Officials regularly encourage Florida residents to prepare for storms before a hurricane is approaching, while shelves are fully stocked and you aren’t battling crowds all rushing to the store at the same time.
“It only takes one storm to make it an impactful year for your community,” the National Hurricane Center Miami posted on X.
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Here are some of the basics you should have:
Two-week supply of medications
A go-bag with essential supplies in case you need to leave quickly
Portable cellphone chargers
List of emergency phone numbers, including those for family members
Copy of your insurance policy
When does hurricane season end?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said.
The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the newly renamed Gulf of America, formerly the Gulf of Mexico.
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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Tropical Storm Imelda to form today. See spaghetti models, location