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Powerful Hurricane Imelda Nears Bermuda, Coastal Flooding Feared

1 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Hurricane Imelda forecast to pass near Bermuda as a strong Category 1 storm
Coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions expected along U.S. East Coast
2025 hurricane season sees 9 named storms, 4 hurricanes, 2 major hurricanes

Powerful Hurricane Imelda Nears Bermuda, Coastal Flooding Feared

As of October 1st, 2025, Hurricane Imelda is taking aim at Bermuda and is forecast to pass near the island close to Category 2 strength. The storm currently has sustained winds of 90 mph, making it a strong Category 1 hurricane. Imelda is located about 395 miles west-southwest of Bermuda and is moving east-northeast at 21 mph.

Bermuda remains under a hurricane warning, with hurricane conditions expected by Wednesday evening and tropical storm conditions by Wednesday afternoon. Forecasters predict 2-4 inches of rainfall that could lead to flash flooding, as well as coastal flooding from storm surge and onshore winds creating large, damaging waves.