Public sentiment is a mixture of concern and skepticism regarding the impacts of Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda. While there are calls for preparedness and anecdotal fears, many users exhibit a general distrust in hurricane forecasts and downplay the storms' potential severity, leading to a sense of resignation towards the situation.

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grilledcheesybread

That’s quite a sharp angle, but I’m not complaining.

CountyFamous1475

Looks like Humberto is taking his little sister back home with him.

MammothAbroad2025

Kinda freaky how it grazes the coast like that

kalesmash13

I just want a hurricane such that it cancels any obligations I have and no one gets hurt &amp; nothing destroyed :(

PM_ME_CALC_HW

I will say it until you accept it. Imelda y Humberto will do the Fujiwhara Cha Cha.

ILikeToSayChaCha

Every storm has been turning away before it reaches the coast. It’s great but what is going on with that?

Dangerous-Pound-1357

One thing is for sure. Imelda will suck up thousands of shoes. We'll be saying, "Got enough shoes, Imelda?"

compuwiza1

Coreysurfer

Does this mean the Bahamas are gonna get smacked? Or will it not be very strong yet?

OprahsButtCrack

Imelda wants to avoid America at all costs

Far_Out_6and_2

No tropical storm watch for florida anymore?

Doggostuffedanimal

Financial-Arm-6233

South Florida: barely saw any rain today.

GeneralEagle

Wow. They called for rapid intensification but geez.

TWDDave1988

This year you either get a tropical storm or a major hurricane. No in between.

DeepBlue_8

The structure on this storm is insane It went from nothing to organized incredibly fast

ProLooper87

From the NHC discussion:

&gt; Humberto has quickly strengthened during the past several hours. A 
very symmetric ring of cloud tops colder than -70 deg C now 
surrounds the clear eye of the hurricane. At 1800 UTC, the TAFB 
subjective Dvorak analysis was 7.0/140 kt. Most of the objective 
techniques like the UW-CIMSS ADT and AIDT, as well as the SAB 
subjective Dvorak fix supported a slightly lower intensity, closer 
to 130 kt.  However, since that time, cloud tops around Humberto 
have gotten colder and the objective estimates have increased. 
Therefore, the intensity has been set at 140 kt, making Humberto the 
second category 5 hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

Content-Swimmer2325

What a crazy storm. Looks very healthy on satellite imagery.

WeatherHunterBryant

Feels crazy that the second most common intensity this season is category 5.

IcyAnteater3271

Thank God it’s going to miss. Imagine another major hurricane hitting the Carolinas not even a year after Helene.

JRshoe1997

Except for skirting Bermuda, this is one of your better forecast tracks for a Cat. 5, right? Fish storm mostly? Love out to Bermuda, but this is pretty damn good- Humberto out there just not hitting land. We should take the win on this one (yet continue praying he doesn't dip south to Bermuda). ETA: I might be speaking soon -- but pulling for this track to hold if not hold further west and north.

MikeW226

So, the stronger it gets, the more likely it pulls Imelda out to see with it?

throwawayfromPA1701

Is there a certain reason why they all seem to be curving back towards the Atlantic this year? It seems like every* major one so far has just boomeranged

sk_arch

Gonna become the strongest storm this season too…

goingsolo34567

It’s crazy to think that so far every Atlantic Hurricane this season has been Category 4 or 5, although future Imelda will probably break that trend.

NickBlock03

Revolutionary_Kick33

Boy If something hits those waters on a track for the US oofff

funkingrizzly

Pleeeeeeaaaaasssseeee stay yo ass out there Humberto 🙏

Chused

Didn't we just start seeing this develop a few days ago?? Holy crap!

ChubChubPickles

Bets on the orange one claiming credit for this path?

theperpetuity

gobucks1981

The tropics are hot super hot.. went swimming a few days ago the water felt like 90° too warm

Volantijm76

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Can someone tell me if the Carolinas will be at least okay? I do expect rain. I'm in SC and I'm terrified...never been through anything like this...

tripleblessed

Update on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine (PTC 9)
As of September 27, 2025, PTC 9—also known as the ninth potential tropical cyclone of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season—has been officially upgraded to Tropical Depression Nine (TD 9) by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). This development occurred earlier today based on data from U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunter reconnaissance flights, which confirmed a well-defined low-level circulation center and sufficient organization for depression status.
Key Details:
	•	Current Status: Tropical Depression Nine, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 35 mph (55 km/h). It remains a broad system with a large wind field but is gradually consolidating.
	•	Location: Centered about 300 miles east-southeast of the Turks and Caicos Islands, or roughly 500 miles east of Nassau, Bahamas.
	•	Movement: Drifting slowly west-northwest at 5 mph (8 km/h), influenced by weak steering currents. This slow motion is allowing for some intensification potential.
	•	Forecast Outlook:
	•	Expected to strengthen into a tropical storm within the next 24-48 hours, potentially earning the name Imelda (the next available name on the 2025 list).
	•	By mid-week, it could reach hurricane strength if conditions remain favorable (warm sea surface temperatures around 85°F/29°C and low wind shear).
	•	Projected path takes it toward the southeastern U.S. coast (Carolinas to Florida) by late next week, though the forecast cone is wide due to uncertainty in steering patterns. No immediate impacts are expected today, but interests in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the southeastern U.S. should monitor updates.
	•	Potential Impacts: Currently minimal, but heavy rain and gusty winds could affect the northern Leeward Islands and Greater Antilles soon. If it intensifies, it could bring tropical storm-force winds (39+ mph) and 4-8 inches of rain to parts of the U.S. East Coast.
This system was first noted as a broad area of low pressure in the central Atlantic earlier this week. The upgrade to TD 9 marks it as the ninth named system of an above-average season so far (following hurricanes like Helene and Isaac).
For real-time advisories, check the NHC website or apps like Windy/Florida Disasters. Stay safe if you’re in the potential path! If this isn’t the “PDC 9” you meant (e.g., darts or something else), provide more context for a refined update.

Playful-Run6331

# Moderator note

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* [**The NHC is monitoring an area of development near the Windward Islands**](https://www.reddit.com/r/TropicalWeather/comments/1nmzay3/the_nhc_is_monitoring_an_area_of_potential/) (Sun, 21 Sep)

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# Coastal advisories

As of 2:00 PM EDT (18:00 UTC) on Sunday, the following coastal watches and warnings are in effect:

## Tropical Storm Warning

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions (i.e., winds or gusts in excess of 62 kilometers per hour or 33 knots) are *expected* to occur within the warned areas, generally within the next 36 hours.  Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued for the following areas:

* **Bahamas:** Central Bahamas (All islands including Cat Island, the Exumas, Long Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador)
* **Bahamas:** Northwestern Bahamas (Eleuthera, New Providence, the Abacos, Berry Islands, Andros Island, and Grand Bahama Island)

## Tropical Storm Watch

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are *possible* within the indicated areas, generally within the next 48 hours. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for the following areas:

* **Florida:** Atlantic coast from the Palm Beach/Martin County line to the Flagler/Volusia county line.

giantspeck

### Highlights from NHC discussion #10 (11 PM EDT):

&gt; Imelda's cloud pattern has shown little change since earlier today.

&gt; Imelda should continue this generally northward track through tomorrow while moving on the western side of a mid-level ridge.  Then, a trough over the southeastern U.S. is expected to cause the cyclone to turn sharply east-northeastward. This track **should keep the center of Imelda offshore of the southeastern U.S. coast.** Later in the forecast period, the system should move mainly east-northeastward over the subtropical Atlantic, **and pass near Bermuda in several days.**

&gt; Given the mainly conducive environmental conditions, the cyclone is likely to strengthen into a hurricane within the next 1-2 days, with additional intensification likely thereafter. […] By the end of the forecast period, simulated satellite imagery from the global models suggest the cloud pattern of an extratropical cyclone

Cyrius

Models have stabilized in showing an out to sea track, with the slowdown occurring far enough offshore that impacts will likely be quite minimal. Excellent to see. Now let's get through this October without any shenanigans, ok?

9/28 5pm updates... officially a Tropical Storm now

https://preview.redd.it/0jpizynt4zrf1.png?width=897&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=1589f6a78ecd77da03d9bd2e7a87a4551ac5c66d

BostonSucksatHockey

Reporting in from Fort Lauderdale, dumbasses put a dent in the toilet paper isle

JustHereForCatss

last time there was a storm called Imelda, my house got flooded, but this incarnation of Imelda doesn't seem to be anywhere near where I am

MysticalMystic256

Let's keep it up with these 'out to sea' storms. Stick to the forecast please, Imelda!

TumblingForward

All models showing a hard right turn within a decentish distance from the Florida/SC coast.

KawarthaDairyLover

It feels like it has taken forever to get to the naming part.

dbr1se

Humberto and Imelda both will threaten Bermuda, and Imelda may get very close to Bermuda as a hurricane around the 2nd or 3rd

The second Humberto to threaten them in 6 years.

Altruistic-Aide-8312

Honestly if Humberto tugs Imelda out to sea and both miss Bermuda, best case scenario. 

This will (hopefully) be the second time a storm shoots the gap between the US and Bermuda this year.

BunkaTheBunkaqunk

When can we expect this storm to become extra tropical, and will it absorb Elena once this wind field squats out?

Hurricane Humberto has intensified to a Category 5 storm, threatening Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast.

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