Overview and Relevance
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in the United States reported that Depression Tropical Number Nine has intensified into Tropical Storm Imelda. The Mexican National Meteorological Service (SMN) clarified that Imelda does not bring rain or affect Mexican territory, so no alerts or recommendations have been issued for the population.
Current Position and Movement
As of 3:00 PM on Sunday, Tropical Storm Imelda’s center was located approximately 570 kilometers southeast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and 1,030 kilometers east-northeast of Cancun, Quintana Roo. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h, with gusts up to 85 km/h, moving north at 15 km/h.
Potential Intensification to Category 1 Hurricane
According to the NHC, Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to continue strengthening and potentially become a Category 1 hurricane between Monday and Tuesday as it moves away from Mexican coasts and heads towards the western Atlantic.
Impact on Bahamas and Eastern United States
The NHC warned that Imelda’s swells, combined with those generated by Hurricane Humberto (Category 4), will impact the central and northwestern Bahamas this weekend and extend to the eastern United States early next week. Hurricane Humberto is forecast to make landfall in Bermuda Tuesday night.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Tropical Storm Imelda? Tropical Storm Imelda is a weather system that has formed near Florida and is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane.
- Where is Tropical Storm Imelda located? As of the latest update, it is approximately 570 kilometers southeast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and 1,030 kilometers east-northeast of Cancun, Quintana Roo.
- Is Tropical Storm Imelda a threat to Mexico? No, according to the SMN, Tropical Storm Imelda does not bring rain or affect Mexican territory.
- What impact will Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto have? Both weather systems will generate swells impacting the central and northwestern Bahamas this weekend, extending to the eastern United States early next week. Hurricane Humberto is expected to make landfall in Bermuda Tuesday night.
