In brief
Hurricane Humberto has intensified and is forecasted to affect Bermuda with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, while Storm Imelda approaches with heavy rainfall leading to fatalities and flooding in Cuba. Authorities urge residents to prepare.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The outer bands of Hurricane Humberto lashed Bermuda on Tuesday, warning residents of dangerous seas, strong winds, and heavy rain.
A hurricane watch is currently in effect for Bermuda, with Humberto located about 275 miles (440 kilometers) west of the island, boasting maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph).
Forecasters predict Humberto will pass to the west and north of Bermuda on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Following closely behind is Hurricane Imelda, expected to strengthen to a Category 2 storm, bringing more potential hazards.
In Cuba, Imelda has already inflicted damage, killing two people in Santiago de Cuba province due to landslides, as reported by Prime Minister Manuel Marrero. Flooding has disrupted 17 communities, impacting over 24,000 residents.
Bermuda’s minister of national security has urged the public to prepare for severe weather, emphasizing the strong infrastructure in place that can withstand major storms, but caution remains critical.
Humberto is projected to deliver approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) of rain to Bermuda while Imelda could lead to 4 inches (10 centimeters) and flash flooding, especially in southeastern North Carolina.
In addition, Humberto continues to generate dangerous swells impacting the northern Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, and portions of the U.S. East Coast.
As both storms evolve, the situation remains dynamic with ongoing assessments by meteorologists and local governments.
