Hurricane Humberto developed some time earlier this week and gained strength to become a hurricane. It is now approximately 465 miles north east of the northern Leeward Islands. The storm travels northwest at approximately 6 miles/hour and also indicates accelerated intensification. The forecasters show that Humberto might become a major hurricane in the coming few days.
Although Humberto is not an imminent threat to the U.S. coast now, it causes enormous swells and qualifying riptides between Florida to the Carolinas. The visitors to such beaches need to be careful to evade unsafe surfing.
Invest 94L Develops Into Tropical Storm Imelda Near Bahamas
Meanwhile, a tropical wave, which is identified as Invest 94L, is occurring rapidly off of Hispaniola and in eastern Cuba. This system is forecasted by the meteorologists to develop into a tropical depression in the Caribbean around the Bahamas soon and gather strength to become Tropical Storm Imelda. The southeastern United States, or more precisely the Carolinas, is more at risk since the storm is imminent.
According to the National Hurricane Center, the Invest 94L will travel in a west-northwest direction, and it is expected to cause heavy precipitation, gusty winds, and a danger of storm surge to coastlines by the beginning of next month. The officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency encourage people on the coast to be vigilant and be ready in case of any effects
Expected Weather Impacts on the Carolinas
People living in the Carolinas are now enjoying warm and humid weather, and the temperature is as low as 90°F. Shower and thunderstorms are expected to increase during the weekends; however, the swells of Humberto and the rainfall of Imelda reach the area.
Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, and Morehead City cities all located on the coast, should expect rough waves, powerful rip currents, and potential flooding close to the shore. Inland communities can experience torrential rain, which might result in localized flooding and result in low visibility on the roads.
Safety Tips and Precautions for Residents
The authorities recommend that people keep a close eye on the bulletins of the National Hurricane Center and local weather services. Water, food, medication, and flashlight emergency packs will be invaluable. Individuals need to put locked outdoor items and other loose objects prone to being blown by the powerful winds.
You should not drive under water bodies since the water can impinge rapidly. Evacuation orders can be issued by the local authorities in case the situation deteriorates, and people are expected to comply with them as soon as possible.
What to Expect Next
This is an active hurricane season that requires all of us in the Carolinas and further south to be on guard. Hurricane Humberto is strengthening but will not affect the coast of the U.S. as much, and therefore, will not be so threatening. In the meantime, Tropical Storm Imelda has the potential of causing heavy rains, winds, and floods in the area over the next few days. People living there should be more vigilant and ready to be hit.
To save lives and property, citizens have to adhere to the information provided by reliable parties and take prompt action in case local authorities provide warnings or evacuation notices. Be prepared and take action now since it is still an active storm season, and the best defence is preparedness and prompt action at the National Hurricane Centre at www.nhc.noaa.gov and FEMA at www.fema.gov.
