WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Tropical Storm Imelda strengthened to become a Category 1 storm on Tuesday morning, making it the fourth hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season.
Hurricane Imelda now has sustained maximum winds of 80 mph.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Bermuda as the area prepares for potential direct impacts from the storm. The storm is expected to intensify tonight.
Locally, swells from Imelda have prompted hazardous beach and boating conditions. A Small Craft Advisory has been issued for coastal waters due to seas of 8-11 ft and higher offshore. A High Surf Advisory has also been issued for the Treasure Coast with large breaking waves of 6-8 ft through the next several days. Stay out of the waters as there is a high rip current risk and dangerous surfing conditions.
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Hurricane Humberto has weakened as it it continues to move north-northwest at 18 mph. The Category 1 hurricane is expected to turn north and then further east on Wednesday and Thursday.
