Tropical Depression 9 is moving through the Bahamas and is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane before turning eastward out to sea, avoiding landfall in the U.S., while Hurricane Humberto peaked as a Category 5 storm and is weakening as it recursves west of Bermuda.
Florida is preparing for Tropical Depression 9, which is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda, with the storm passing offshore and causing increased surf, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and up to 3 inches of rain along the coast, primarily impacting the wind conditions and surf rather than causing widespread flooding.
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.
Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency in North Carolina due to upcoming heavy rainfall and potential flooding from Tropical Depression 9 or future storms, mobilizing emergency resources and urging residents to prepare and stay informed.