TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Although the climatological peak of hurricane season has passed, the Atlantic remains awake.
Humberto strengthening:
Two tropical cyclones are getting stronger in the Atlantic, Humberto and Tropical Depression Nine.
Hurricane Humberto remains a Category 4 storm. According to the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, winds are 145 mph. Category 5 strength is winds of 157 mph or greater according to the Saffir-Simpson Scale.
The major hurricane is expected to stay over the open Atlantic for the majority of its lifespan. By early next week, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) predicts a close call to Bermuda.
New tropical depression:
Tropical Depression Nine has developed near the Bahamas and is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the islands af