Imelda moves east, but heavy rain still threatens the southeast coast
Tropical storm Imelda could be reinforced by a hurricane on Monday as it moves east. Heavy rain remains on the southeast coast.
Weather Channel
Hurricane Hanbert, a Category 4 storm, is not expected to land in the US, according to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center on September 29, but there are still some possible impacts on the East Coast.
According to the NHC Advisory issued on the morning of Monday September 29th, the storm is spinning southwest, approximately 365 miles southwest of Bermuda, with a maximum sustained wind of 145 mph moving at 14 mph at 145 mph.
According to the NHC, the hurricane, along with tropical storm Imelda, is expected to create “dangerous marine conditions that include RIP currents that threaten high waves.” Much of the US East Coast is expected to be affected from September 29th.
According to the NHC, tropical storm clocks are effective for Bermuda.
Hurricane Hunbert Tracker
This predicted track shows the most likely path in the center of the storm. The full width of the storm or its impact is not shown, and the storm center can move out of the cone for up to 33% of the time.
Hurricane Hunbert Spaghetti Model
The illustrations include an array of prediction tools and models, not all are created equal. Hurricane Centers can help you make predictions using only the top four or five top performance models.
Where is Tropical Storm Imelda?
Located 265 miles southeast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, the storm is expected to leave Florida and the southeastern United States. This is according to the Palm Beach Post, part of today’s network of Hurricane Hanbert, pushed eastward by a system of high-pressure buildings in the northeastern United States.
According to the NHC, the storm moved north at about 9 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.
On the morning of Monday September 29th, northwest Bahamas, including Eleusera, Abacos, Grand Bahamas and surrounding keys, Imelda spinning near Bermuda has been warned of a tropical storm.
Tropical Storm Imelda Tracker
This predicted track shows the most likely path in the center of the storm. The full width of the storm or its impact is not shown, and the storm center can move out of the cone for up to 33% of the time.
Imelda, a tropical storm that causes “life-threatening clefts” along the East Coast
Tropical storms and hurricane watches and warnings have not been introduced to the United States, but from today on, the life-threatening RIP flow, high surf and dune erosion could have a major impact on Florida.
Along the North Carolina coast, the NWS issued a coastal flood warning on Tuesday, September 30th, about potential medium seaside flooding. The warnings include Hatteras Islands, Ocracoke Islands and East Carterlett County, located on the state coast, about 118 miles northeast of Wilmington, North Carolina.
How do hurricanes form?
Hurricanes originate in the tropical regions above warm waters. Thunderstorm clusters can develop across the ocean when the water temperature exceeds 80 degrees. If conditions are correct, clusters are swirling into tropical waves and storms known as tropical depression.
Tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm when its sustained wind speed reaches 39 mph. When the wind reaches 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
Get ready for a hurricane now
Delaying preparations to potentially save lives could mean waiting until it’s too late. “Get disaster supply while the shelves are still in stock and flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period, so get that insurance inspection early,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recommends.
- Establish an evacuation plan. If you are at risk from a hurricane, you will need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to plan where you will go and how you will get there.
- Assemble disaster supply. Whether you’re evacuated or not, you’ll need supplies not only to get through the storm, but perhaps for the long aftermath, NOAA said.
- Get an insurance inspection and document your property. Contact your insurance company or agent now to ask for an insurance inspection to make sure you have enough insurance to repair or replace your home or belongings. Remember that housing and tenant insurance doesn’t cover floods, so you’ll need individual insurance for them. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or through your national flood insurance program.
- Create a family communication plan. NOAA says you should take the time to write down your hurricane plans and share them with your family. Determine where family gatherings are to be met and include out-of-town locations in case of evacuation.
- It strengthens your home. Now is the time to improve the home’s ability to withstand hurricanes. Cut the wood, attach storm shutters, accordion shutters, impact glass, and seal the outside of the wall opening.
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