Article first published: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, 4 a.m. ET
Article last updated: Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, 1 p.m. ET
System type: Hurricane, Category 1
System name: Imelda
The National Hurricane Center’s 1 p.m. Tuesday update reported that the tropical storm named Imelda developed into a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 85 mph. It was previously forecasted as a tropical storm but has since gained strength. Category 1 Hurricane Imelda is in the Atlantic Ocean, 690 miles west-southwest of Bermuda. The hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, is moving east-northeast at 12 mph.
“… the center of the hurricane should continue to move away from the Bahamas today, and will approach Bermuda Wednesday afternoon”, according to analysts. They also said “Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.”
Yesterday (Monday)
Imelda shifted course away from The Bahamas and targeted Atlantic Ocean.
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. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
Hazards affecting land
Wind. Hurricane conditions are expected over Bermuda by Wednesday evening, with tropical storm conditions likely by Wednesday afternoon.
Rainfall. Across Bermuda, 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm) of rainfall are expected from Wednesday into Thursday, 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 Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto are affecting the Bahamas and are currently spreading to much of the U.S. east coast. 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