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Tropical Depression 9 is expected to stay east of Western North Carolina, reducing landfall concerns, while Hurricane Humberto has intensified to a Category 5 but remains over open water and poses no threat to the U.S.
A developing tropical depression, likely to become Imelda, is approaching the Carolinas with potential heavy rains and flooding, while its interaction with Hurricane Humberto, possibly through the rare Fujiwhara Effect, could influence its path and impact, with models suggesting Humberto may steer Imelda away from land.
Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the southeastern U.S. coast, prompting storm warnings for parts of the Carolinas, with conditions expected to worsen as it moves northward, potentially strengthening before reaching the coast.
The N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program has issued a swimming advisory for Jockey’s Ridge Soundside Access at Nags Head due to high levels of enterococcus bacteria, which is an indicator of fecal matter. While the advisory is not a beach closing, signs have been posted warning people not to come within 200 feet of the area. Other sites at beaches along the Carolina coast have precautionary advisories due to stormwater discharge areas, which can contain pollutants and cause adverse health effects. Swimmers should be aware of the possible risk.