NEW YORK – A rare meteorological phenomenon is expected to develop Wednesday as Hurricane Imelda moves over Bermuda, and the result could be extreme winds that can cause extensive damage.

Imelda is forecast to be a Category 2 hurricane when it passes over Bermuda on Wednesday night. In addition, a weakening Hurricane Humberto will be in the vicinity.

HURRICANE IMELDA STRENGTHENS WHILE TARGETING BERMUDA AS STORM SLAMS COASTAL SOUTHEAST WITH DANGEROUS WAVES

Most computer models agree that Humberto will be an extratropical cyclone – a cyclone that is no longer drawing its energy from tropical fuel – by the time Imelda reaches the region, and that a stronger Imelda will gobble up the energy from Humberto.

This exchange of energy is expected to develop what is known as a "sting jet." The na

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