Tropical Depression Nears Southeastern US, Raising Flood Concerns

As of September 29, 2025, a tropical depression is moving northwest across the Atlantic and is expected to threaten parts of the southeastern US coast. Forecasters say the system could strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda by the evening of September 28 and could briefly reach hurricane status by late Monday or Tuesday before weakening again.

Imelda is anticipated to approach the US early in the week and could be at or near hurricane strength when it does so. However, its exact track is still unpredictable, and it remains uncertain whether the storm will interact with the still-strong Hurricane Humberto, currently a Category 4 storm.

Regardless of Imelda's final path, forecasters warn that the system is likely to bring dangerous surf conditions and heavy rainfall to several southeastern states, which could cause instances of flash flooding. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches are possible in the coastal areas of North and South Carolina, with higher local amounts that could lead to "scattered pockets of flash flooding."

The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for parts of Florida's east coast, with tropical storm-force winds possible on September 29. Residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor the storm's progress and be prepared to take necessary precautions.