What is the Fujiwhara effect and how did it impact Tropical Storm Imelda?

The Fujiwhara effect is a rare phenomenon where two storms rotate counterclockwise around each other, and it is expected to cause Tropical Storm Imelda to turn east-northeast, away from the southeastern United States coast, sparing the region from catastrophic rainfall.

How did Tropical Storm Imelda affect Cuba?

Tropical Storm Imelda has caused significant damage in Cuba, with two people reported dead in the Santiago de Cuba province. The storm has also led to flooding and landslides that have cut off 17 communities, affecting more than 24,000 people, and resulted in the evacuation of over 18,000 people in the Guantánamo province.

What precautionary measures have authorities taken in the Carolinas in response to Tropical Storm Imelda?

Authorities in South Carolina and North Carolina have taken precautionary measures, including prepositioning search and rescue crews and declaring a state of emergency, in anticipation of the heavy rain and wind gusts expected from Tropical Storm Imelda.

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Tropical Storm Imelda Kills 2 in Cuba, Spares US from Catastrophic Rainfall

30 Sep, 2025

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Summary

Tropical Storm Imelda causes power outages, flooding, and landslides in the Bahamas and Cuba
Two people die in Cuba due to Imelda's impact
Imelda expected to turn east-northeast, away from the southeastern US coast, due to the Fujiwhara effect with Hurricane Humberto

Tropical Storm Imelda Kills 2 in Cuba, Spares US from Catastrophic Rainfall

As of September 30th, 2025, Tropical Storm Imelda has been causing havoc in the northern Caribbean region. The storm, which is located about 140 miles north of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas, has led to the closure of most schools in the Bahamas and has resulted in power outages in some areas. Authorities in the Bahamas have also issued mandatory evacuation orders for some islands over the weekend.

In Cuba, Imelda's impact has been even more severe, with two people reported dead in the Santiago de Cuba province. The storm has caused flooding and landslides that have cut off 17 communities, affecting more than 24,000 people. Additionally, over 18,000 people have been evacuated in the Guantánamo province.