What is the current status of Hurricane Humberto?

Humberto has surged into a Category 1 hurricane as of 2025-09-26, with forecasts predicting it will reach major Category 3 status by 2025-09-28.

How is Tropical Storm Imelda expected to impact the East Coast?

Imelda, which is likely to form within the next 48 hours, is predicted to make landfall in the Southeast, potentially bringing severe flooding to areas like South Carolina and North Carolina.

What is the Fujiwhara Effect, and how could it affect the path of Humberto and Imelda?

The Fujiwhara Effect is a rare weather phenomenon where two tropical cyclones interact and can either merge into a larger storm or spin in unpredictable directions. Humberto and Imelda are currently close enough for this to occur, which could significantly alter the forecasts for both storms.

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Humberto Strengthens to Major Hurricane, Potential Collision with Imelda Looms

26 Sep, 2025

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Summary

Humberto upgraded to Category 1 hurricane on 2025-09-26
Forecast to reach major Category 3 status by 2025-09-28
Potential Fujiwhara Effect as Humberto and Imelda approach East Coast

Humberto Strengthens to Major Hurricane, Potential Collision with Imelda Looms

As of 2025-09-26, Hurricane Humberto has surged into a powerful Category 1 storm, carrying sustained winds of over 75 mph. Forecasters now predict Humberto will continue strengthening, reaching major hurricane status by 2025-09-28 with winds exceeding 110 mph. The storm is expected to maintain that intensity as it approaches the mid-Atlantic states, including South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

While current models suggest Humberto will likely spin away from the U.S. mainland, a small number of tracks still warn of a potential direct hit on North Carolina, Virginia, or Maryland. However, the course of Humberto could be significantly altered by the development of a second major storm system in the Caribbean.