It appears “future” Imelda is on track to remain east of South Florida this weekend. The forecast path shows the system moving northwestward over the Bahamas, Saturday into Sunday, bringing heavy rain and tropical storm conditions (winds around 40 to 50 mph).

Predictions on how Humberto could affect Florida and the U.S. are difficult due to the Fujiwhara effect. Humberto strengthened rapidly on Sept. 26 and is now a major Category 3 hurricane, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

In North Myrtle Beach, S.C., the city is carrying out standard preparations to ensure readiness in the event of local impact. Lifeguard towers have been removed from beaches. City officials recommend that residents use the time ahead of the storm to review hurricane kits, stock up on essential supplies and confirm emergency plans.

Chances of wind, rainfall, and storm surge impacts for a portion of the southeast U.S. coast during the next several days are increasing.

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 storm is forecast to scrape by Florida’s East coast over the weekend before potentially making landfall in the Carolinas as a Category 1 hurricane as soon as Monday.

In a confusing Central Atlantic, two developing tropical systems couod become the next two named storms of the 2025 hurricane season.

As the National Hurricane Center tracks Hurricane Humberto, it's watching a tropical wave likely to become Tropical Storm Imelda.