A rare weather pattern is unfolding in the southwestern Atlantic with the possibility of two hurricanes developing within a few hundred miles of one another. At least one could make landfall along the United States coast early next week with the potential for heavy rain, flooding and high winds.
The setup is rare and highly complex. The last time something similar occurred near the U.S. was in 2016, when Hurricanes Matthew and Nicole were about 800 miles apart. Early next week, two hurricanes could be about half that distance apart, with the potential for interaction between them affecting the track and strength of each storm.
Tropical Storm Humberto is forecast to become a major hurricane and may track just west of Bermuda. Meanwhile, the batch of showers and thunderstorms near Hispanio