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The National Hurricane Center is tracking two systems in the Atlantic: Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda.
Imelda is expected to strengthen into a hurricane off the coast of Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Hurricane Humberto, a Category 4 storm with 145 mph winds, is forecast to bring tropical storm conditions to Bermuda Monday, Sept. 29.
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While the two storms are expected to remain off the coast of Florida and the U.S., indirect impacts this week include dangerous surf and rip currents
Here’s the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 8 a.m. Sept. 29:
Where is Tropical Storm Imelda?
Special note on the NHC cone: The forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.
Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday, Sept. 30.
The storm is expected to bring 1 to 2 inches of rain through Tuesday to Northeast Florida, coastal South Carolina, and coastal sections of southeast North Carolina.
Minor coastal flooding is possible in areas of onshore winds over the Southeastern U.S. coastline.
Swells generated by Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto are affecting the Bahamas and will spread to much of the east coast of the U.S. early this week. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Spaghetti models for Tropical Storm Imelda
Special note about spaghetti models: Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts.
Where is Hurricane Humberto?
Special note on the NHC cone: The forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.
Humberto was a Category 4 hurricane, with 145 mph winds and is expected to remain a dangerous major hurricane into Tuesday.
Dangerous surf for Bermuda and most of the U.S. east coast is expected this week, causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, the National Hurricane Center said.
Spaghetti models for Hurricane Humberto
Special note about spaghetti models: Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts.
Is there a hurricane coming toward Florida?
No. While Tropical Storm Imelda is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane, it’s expected to remain offshore. Hurricane Humberto is east of Imelda and expected to move east-northeast away from the U.S.
However, indirect impacts from both Imelda and Humberto are forecast to impact Florida and the eastern coast of the U.S. this week, including rough surf, beach erosion and dangerous rip currents.
What impacts are expected in Florida, US from Tropical Storm Imelda or Hurricane Humberto?
Swells generated by Imelda and Humberto are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
The National Weather Service said coastal residents can expect:
A high risk for life-threatening rip currents.
Surf heights of 6 to 10 feet north of Cape Canaveral and 4 to 8 feet south.
Nearshore seas of 10 to 13 feet north of Cape Canaveral and 8 to 11 feet south of the Cape. Seas could be 11 to 18 feet offshore.
High risk for rip currents
Scattered showers with isolated storms
Dangerous beach conditions
Weather watches and warnings in effect for Florida, US
Are there any other tropical waves, disturbances in Atlantic basin?
The National Hurricane Center is watching three tropical waves in the Atlantic basin:
A tropical wave has been introduced along 17W, south of 18N. The wave is moving westward at 11 to 17 mph. Scattered moderate convection is observed from 05N to 12N and east of 25W.
A central Atlantic tropical wave is along 44W, south of 22N, moving westward at 11 to 17 mph. Scattered moderate convection is noted from 08N to 15N and between 35W and 50W.
A western Caribbean Sea tropical wave is along 85W, south of 21N, moving westward at 11 mph. A few showers are seen near the wave axis.
Florida weather radar for Sept. 29, 2025, with Tropical Storm Imelda offshore
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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When is the Atlantic hurricane season?
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 Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories.
When is the peak of hurricane season?
Hurricane season’s ultimate peak is Sept. 10 but the season goes through Nov. 30. Credit: NOAA
The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center.
Hurricane names for 2025 season
Here are the names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, along with how to pronounce them. The first hurricane of the season typically forms Aug. 11.
Erin: (Aug. 11; hurricane Aug. 15; major hurricane Aug. 16)Gabrielle: (Sept. 17; hurricane Sept. 21; major hurricane Sept. 22)Humberto: (Sept. 24; hurricane Sept. 26; major hurricane Sept. 25)
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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Tropical Storm Imelda, Hurricane Humberto, 3 waves tracked by NHC