Article first published: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, 4 a.m. ET
Article last updated: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, 7 a.m. ET
System type: Hurricane, Category 1
System name: Imelda
At 7 a.m. Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory stating that Category 1 Hurricane Imelda is in the Atlantic Ocean, 395 miles west-southwest of Bermuda. Packing maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, the hurricane is tracking east-northeast at 21 mph.
“… the core of the hurricane will be near Bermuda this afternoon or evening and move away from the island by Thursday afternoon”, analysts noted about the hurricane. “Imelda is expected to be stronger, near category 2 strength, when it passes close to Bermuda late today.” They also said “Imelda is then expected to become an extratropical low in a couple of days, with gradual weakening thereafter.”
Yesterday (Tuesday)
Imelda found new strength and had evolved from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph. Forecasters alert: a hurricane warning in effect for Bermuda.
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 expected over Bermuda tonight,
With tropical storm conditions likely by this afternoon.
Rainfall. Across Bermuda, 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm) of rainfall are expected from later today 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 Imelda and Humberto are affecting the Bahamas, Bermuda, and 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