Article first published: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, 4 a.m. ET
Article last updated: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, 10 p.m. ET
System type: Hurricane, Category 4
System name: Humberto
According to the National Hurricane Center’s 10 p.m. Sunday advisory, Humberto became a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 mph after intensifying from a Category 5 hurricane. Category 4 Hurricane Humberto is in the Atlantic Ocean, 585 miles north-northwest of the Northern Leeward Islands and 430 miles south-southwest of Bermuda. The hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, is moving northwest at 14 mph.
“A gradual turn toward the north is expected over the next day or so The hurricane is then forecast to turn and accelerate east-northeastward by late Tuesday or early Wednesday On the forecast track, the center of Humberto will pass well west, and then north of Bermuda on Tuesday and Wednesday”, according to forecasters. They also said “Gradual weakening is forecast after that, but Humberto is expected to remain a dangerous major hurricane for another couple of days.”
Yesterday (Saturday)
The Category 4 hurricane named Humberto developed into a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 140 mph. It was previously forecasted as a Category 4 hurricane but has since gained strength.
Watches and warnings currently in effect
• Tropical Storm Watch for Bermuda
Meaning of the different watches and warnings
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
Hazards affecting land
Surf. Swells generated by Humberto will continue to affect portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda through much of this week. Swells from Humberto will also affect the U.S. East Coast beginning Monday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Rainfall. Hurricane Humberto is expected to bring rainfall of 1 to 2 inches, or 25 to 50 mm, to Bermuda Monday night through Tuesday.
Source: National Hurricane Center