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Hurricane Season Rages On as Two Storms Threaten East Coast
30 Sep
Summary
- Hurricane season still in full swing despite slow start
- Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda currently active in Atlantic
- Fujiwhara Effect alters storm paths, pulling Imelda away from US
As of September 30th, 2025, the Atlantic hurricane season is still in full swing, with two active storms currently churning off the East Coast of the United States. AccuWeather meteorologists are reminding Americans that the hurricane season runs through the end of November, and they are predicting an increase in activity for the season's last few months.
Earlier this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had predicted between 13 and 19 named storms, with six to 10 of those strengthening into hurricanes. After a slow start to the season, in which no storms were in place during the typical peak activity in mid-September, AccuWeather meteorologists are now seeing a jump in activity.
The two most recent storms to form are Hurricane Humberto and Hurricane Imelda, both currently Category 1 hurricanes with 80 mph winds. The Fujiwhara Effect, a rare phenomenon where two tropical cyclones interact and "dance" around a common center, has altered the paths of these storms, pulling Imelda away from the US East Coast.
Despite the storms moving away from the US, AccuWeather is warning that dangerous rip currents and rough surf will continue to affect beaches from Florida to New Jersey through the weekend. Bermuda is also expected to see impacts from the storms. Residents in hurricane-prone areas are urged to remain vigilant and follow local weather guidance for the remainder of the hurricane season.
