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Tropical Storms Humberto and Imelda are tracking toward the Southeast US coast with potential for hurricane development, threatening homeowners from Florida to New England with coastal flooding and dangerous surf conditions (representative image)
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storms Humberto and Imelda as both weather systems demonstrate potential for hurricane development and impact across the Southeast United States. Forecasters indicate the storms could affect homeowners from Florida to New England through coastal flooding, dangerous surf conditions, and strong onshore winds.Tropical Storm Humberto, designated as Invest 93L by the National Hurricane Center, is positioned several hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands. Weather models suggest the system could strengthen rapidly and achieve hurricane status by early next week near Bermuda.According to The Weather Channel, Humberto poses potential threats to the Southeast US, the Bahamas, and Bermuda in coming days. Some forecast models indicate the storm could reach hurricane strength in time to affect the Southeast US coast from Florida to North Carolina during the early part of next week.Also read:Southwest flash flooding risk returns Sunday as Tropical Storm Gabrielle strengthens in AtlanticTropical Storm Imelda tracking: heavy rainfall through Puerto Rico and Virgin IslandsTropical Storm Imelda, identified as Invest 94L, is currently moving through Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while producing heavy rainfall across the region. The National Hurricane Center expects the system to develop further near the Bahamas by this weekend.Live EventsNHC meteorologists are preparing reconnaissance flights to investigate the Imelda system as of Wednesday, September 24. The storm’s development trajectory suggests potential impacts for Bahamas communities and southeastern US coastal areas.Hurricane season 2025: active Atlantic storm development continuesThe 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has produced multiple significant storms affecting the Atlantic Basin. Hurricane Erin marked the season’s first major system, bringing destructive winds and flooding rainfall to Southeast US regions, particularly North Carolina, before returning to Atlantic waters.Hurricane Gabrielle followed with a destructive path through Caribbean areas before approaching Bermuda. The storm generated heavy rainfall, storm surge, high surf conditions, and dangerous rip currents along the US East Coast from North Carolina to New England.With Humberto and Imelda currently developing, the hurricane season shows continued activity affecting East Coast and island communities.NOAA hurricane forecast: above-normal Atlantic activity predicted through NovemberThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration maintains its forecast for above-normal Atlantic hurricane activity through the season’s November 30 conclusion. NOAA updated its hurricane season outlook, originally released in May, confirming expectations for increased storm development.The agency projects 13 to 18 named storms with winds reaching at least 39 mph, with five to nine potentially strengthening into hurricanes featuring winds of 74 mph or higher. Forecasters estimate two to five storms could develop into major hurricanes with winds exceeding 111 mph.Also read: Tropical storm Gabrielle expected to strengthen into a hurricane this weekend as it moves across the Atlan”As we witnessed last year with significant inland flooding from hurricanes Helene and Debby, the impacts of hurricanes can reach far beyond coastal communities,” acting NOAA Administrator Laura Grimm said in a NOAA report.Hurricane risk assessment: 33.1 million properties face wind damage threatsA 2025 hurricane risk analysis by Cotality identified more than 33.1 million residential properties at moderate or greater risk of sustaining hurricane-force wind damage. The combined reconstruction cost value for at-risk properties totals $11.7 trillion.Florida, Texas, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts represent the states with highest concentrations of hurricane-threatened homes. The assessment highlights vulnerability across Eastern Seaboard communities to tropical storm and hurricane impacts.Hurricane preparation guidelines: emergency planning and property protectionInsurance and emergency preparedness experts recommend advance planning for hurricane threats affecting Southeast US and Eastern Seaboard regions.”Ideally, you’d get hurricane-ready in the months leading up to the start of hurricane season on June 1st. This is when you should gather water, nonperishable foods, and a go-bag of important documents and other necessities, like cash and prescription medications,” says Rachael Gauthier of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety in Charlotte, NC.Also read: Hurricane tracker: Hurricane Gabrielle becomes deadly Category 4 storm. Is there a threat for North CaroliInsurance companies typically implement binding restrictions once storms enter forecast periods, suspending new coverage until threats pass. Early insurance procurement and emergency savings preparation help manage potential out-of-pocket expenses.”An emergency savings buffer is vital to being ready to cover unexpected costs,” advises Melanie Musson, an insurance expert at Clearsurance.com. “If a hurricane rips off your siding and you’re not covered by home insurance, your emergency savings can help you recover financially.”Evacuation planning represents another essential preparation component.”Everyone should have an evacuation plan, since there’s always a risk you’ll have to leave your home in a hurry,” says Musson.”A few days before incoming storms, it’s a good idea to board up windows, bring in outside items that could become flying projectiles in high winds, and stock up on extra fuel for generators and/or vehicles,” recommends Gauthier.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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