A new tropical storm is forming in the Bahamas and it could become a rain and wind threat to the Southeast coast while a major hurricane recurves near Bermuda through early next week. Here's the latest.

Tropical storm alerts have been posted and at least one state has declared a pre-emptive state of emergency as a looming storm system is on its way to becoming future Hurricane Imelda, bringing the potential threat of heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the Southeast.

A system developing into what will be Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to be near hurricane strength when it reaches the U.S. coast, while Hurricane Humberto reaches Category 3 strength in the

If Humberto becomes a major hurricane as expected, it will be the first time since 1935 when a season's first three storms were Category 3 or higher.

A tropical system in the southwestern Atlantic is quickly organizing as chances grow for for Invest 94L to develop into Imelda.

The first cone for what will become Imelda is out and includes parts of NE Florida. The National Hurricane Center has called the disturbance near the east tip of Cuba a Potential Cyclone. This means it is likely that this will become a tropical storm and a possible hurricane in time.

There is a high chance for Invest 94L to become Imelda soon. The forecast is complex, as several factors are at play.