**Tropical Storm Imelda Moves North, Impacts Expected** Forecasters are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Imelda as it progresses northward. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued an advisory at 8 a.m. ET on Monday, September 29, indicating that the Northwestern Bahamas, including Eleuthera, the Abacos, and Grand Bahama Island, are under a tropical storm warning. Imelda is currently located about 265 miles east-southeast of Cape Canaveral, Florida. The storm is expected to veer away from Florida and the southeastern United States later this week. This shift is due to Hurricane Humberto, which is located to the east, and a high-pressure system building over the northeastern U.S. Imelda is moving north at nearly 9 mph, with maximum sustained winds reaching 50 mph. Eric Blake, a senior hurricane specialist at the NHC, stated, "There is increasing confidence in the storm staying well offshore of the southeastern United States coast." As Imelda continues its northward path, it is being guided along the western side of a high-pressure ridge over the Atlantic. However, Hurricane Humberto, a Category 4 storm with winds of 130 mph, is expected to weaken this ridge by Tuesday, which will cause Imelda to shift to the east-northeast and accelerate. The NHC has warned that Imelda could strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday, September 30. The forecast track for Tropical Storm Imelda shows the most likely path of the storm's center. However, it is important to note that the storm's full width and potential impacts are not represented in this track. The center of the storm may deviate outside the forecast cone up to 33% of the time. As of September 29, the tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Northwestern Bahamas. A tropical storm watch that was previously issued for Florida's east coast has been lifted as Imelda's path has shifted further east. Nonetheless, significant beach impacts are anticipated in Florida, including dangerous rip currents, high surf, and dune erosion. In North Carolina, the National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning for potential moderate flooding along the coast, particularly affecting Hatteras and Ocracoke islands and eastern Carteret County. The NHC is also tracking Hurricane Humberto, which is not expected to make landfall in the U.S. Humberto is currently located about 375 miles south-southwest of Bermuda and is moving northwest at 14 mph. Both Imelda and Humberto are expected to create hazardous marine conditions, including high surf and life-threatening rip currents, affecting the Northern Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. As the storm season progresses, it is crucial for residents in hurricane-prone areas to prepare. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration advises individuals to gather disaster supplies while stores are stocked and to conduct insurance checkups early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. Residents should also develop evacuation plans, assemble necessary supplies, and document possessions for insurance purposes. It is recommended to create a family communication plan and strengthen homes against potential storm damage. As Tropical Storm Imelda continues to develop, residents along the East Coast should remain vigilant and stay informed about the storm's progress and potential impacts.