Article first published: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, 4 a.m. ET

Article last updated: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, 1 a.m. ET

System type: Hurricane, Category 1

System name: Imelda

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 1 a.m. Thursday advisory, Category 1 Hurricane Imelda is in the Atlantic Ocean, 80 miles east-northeast of Bermuda. Packing maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, the hurricane is tracking to the east-northeast at 30 mph.

“… the core of Imelda will move away from Bermuda during the next several hours”, according to analysts. They also said “Imelda is expected to become an extratropical low later today, with gradual weakening forecast thereafter.”

Watches and warnings currently in effect

• Hurricane Warning for Bermuda

Meaning of the different watches and warnings

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

Hazards affecting land

Wind. Hurricane conditions are ongoing over Bermuda and expected to continue for a few more hours.

Rainfall. Across Bermuda, 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm) of rainfall is expected through today, which could lead to flash flooding.

Storm surge. In Bermuda, a dangerous storm surge is expected to produce coastal flooding in areas of onshore winds. The surge will be accompanied by large and damaging waves.

Surf. Swells generated by Imelda are affecting the Bahamas, Bermuda, and much of the U.S. East Coast. Swells from Imelda will spread toward the Greater Antilles and northern Leeward Islands on Friday and continue through the weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

A depiction of rip current risk for the United States can be found at: hurricanes.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?ripCurrents

Source: National Hurricane Center