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Bermuda Braces for Powerful Hurricane Imelda's Arrival
1 Oct
Summary
- Hurricane Imelda expected to hit Bermuda as a Category 2 storm
- Forecasts warn of destructive winds, heavy rain, and dangerous storm surge
- Earlier this week, Imelda pummeled the northern Caribbean, causing flooding and two deaths
As of October 1st, 2025, Hurricane Imelda is rapidly approaching the British territory of Bermuda. Forecasters have issued a hurricane warning for the island, warning that Imelda will likely pass near or over Bermuda late on Wednesday or early Thursday, bringing with it destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and a dangerous storm surge.
Imelda, which reached hurricane strength just this past Tuesday, has already caused significant damage in the northern Caribbean earlier this week. In eastern Cuba, the storm unleashed widespread flooding, leading to the deaths of two people. Authorities in Haiti also reported one person missing and two injured due to heavy flooding in the country's southwest and northwest regions.
Now, Bermuda is bracing for Imelda's impact. The island has closed its public schools and international airport, with government offices and businesses expected to follow suit by the afternoon. Residents have been urged to prepare for the storm, which could bring up to 4 inches of rain and a potentially devastating storm surge.
Meanwhile, another hurricane, Humberto, is also churning near Bermuda, having passed just west of the island on Tuesday. Both Humberto and Imelda are generating dangerous surf and deadly rip currents that are affecting beaches along the northern Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, and the U.S. East Coast.
