Carolinas Declare States of Emergency as East Coast Braces for Hurricane Imelda
North and South Carolina declared states of emergency, activating statewide response plans, as the East Coast braces for Hurricane Imelda's forecasted high winds and heavy rain.
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Overview
- Both North and South Carolina have declared states of emergency, with South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster activating statewide response plans, in anticipation of hazardous weather from Hurricane Imelda.
- Forecasters predict Tropical Depression Nine will strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda by Sunday and a hurricane by Monday or Tuesday, impacting the US East Coast.
- Tropical Storm Imelda is currently located approximately 285 miles northwest of Cuba and 100 miles west-southwest of the Central Bahamas, prompting widespread regional preparations.
- The developing hurricane is expected to bring high winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding to the East Coast in the coming days, necessitating close weather monitoring.
- Separately, Hurricane Humberto, a powerful Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, remains a threat in the Atlantic, specifically to Bermuda, and is also being monitored.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of meteorological data and official warnings. They prioritize conveying essential information about Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda's paths, intensities, and potential impacts, without employing loaded language or selective emphasis. The coverage aims to inform the public about storm developments and necessary precautions.
"Humberto remained a powerful Category 4 storm in the Atlantic early on Monday and a Tropical Storm Watch was in effect for Bermuda."
Associated Press"Even though a landfall is looking increasingly unlikely, the coastline all the way up to Virginia is expected to see indirect impacts."
ABC News"The storm could bring high winds and heavy rain, which could produce flooding, he said."
Chicago Tribune"While the chances of some of the most significant risks for the southeast are decreasing, Accuweather Meteorologist Nick Arman said coastal areas could see one-foot to three-foot storm surges and 40 to 60 mph winds early in the week."
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Both North and South Carolina have declared states of emergency and activated statewide response plans. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster specifically activated statewide response plans to prepare for hazardous weather conditions expected from Hurricane Imelda.
Tropical Depression Nine has strengthened into Tropical Storm Imelda and is expected to become a hurricane by Monday or Tuesday. The storm is moving northward, currently located northwest of Cuba and west-southwest of the Central Bahamas. Forecast models show it tracking mostly over open Atlantic waters east of the US East Coast, potentially bringing outer rain bands and rainfall but not making landfall.
Hurricane Humberto is a separate powerful Category 4 storm threatening Bermuda and remains in the Atlantic. The proximity of Humberto appears to influence Imelda's track, pushing it further east over open water and reducing the threat of landfall on the US East Coast.
Residents on the US East Coast should anticipate high winds, heavy rain, and possible flooding in the coming days due to the outer rain bands of Imelda, despite the storm not being expected to make direct landfall.
Current meteorological analysis indicates that Imelda and Humberto will remain separate systems despite nearing each other within the next 24 to 48 hours. There is no expectation that the storms will collide or merge.
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