Hurricane Imelda on Wednesday took aim at Bermuda forecast to pass by the island close to Category 2 strength, according to the National Hurricane Center.

As of the NHC’s 5 a.m. advisory, Imelda had 80 mph sustained winds, making it Category 1. It was located about 455 miles west-southwest of Bermuda moving east-northeast at 20 mph.

Hurricane-force winds extend out 60 miles and tropical-storm-force winds extend out 230 miles from its center.

Hurricane Imelda forecast path as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (NHC)

“On the forecast track, the core of the hurricane will be near Bermuda this afternoon or evening and move away from the island by Thursday afternoon,” forecasters said. “Imelda is then expected to become an extratropical low in a couple of days, with gradual weakening therea

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