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Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto Threaten Bermuda and East Coast
1 Oct
Summary
- Hurricane Imelda expected to bring hurricane-force winds, damaging waves, and flash flooding to Bermuda
- Swells from Imelda and Humberto causing life-threatening surf and rip currents along US East Coast
- Rare Fujiwhara Effect may help prevent widespread flooding on US East Coast
As of October 1st, 2025, the Atlantic hurricane season has already seen four major storms, with Imelda and Humberto posing the latest threats to the region. Imelda, which became a hurricane on Tuesday, is expected to approach Bermuda on Wednesday, bringing with it hurricane-force winds, damaging waves, and the potential for flash flooding.
Meanwhile, swells generated by both Imelda and Humberto are causing life-threatening surf and rip currents along the US East Coast and the Bahamas. In North Carolina's Outer Banks, the powerful waves have already led to the collapse of at least five homes into the ocean.
However, there may be a silver lining to this storm system. Forecasters are monitoring a rare weather phenomenon known as the Fujiwhara Effect, which occurs when two hurricanes spinning in the same direction pass close enough to each other. This interaction is expected to help pull Imelda away from the US East Coast, potentially sparing the region from widespread flooding that could have been "catastrophic."
As the storms continue to churn in the Atlantic, residents and officials along the coast are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for the potential impacts of these powerful hurricanes.
