ORLANDO, Fla. — It remains active in the tropics today, with two hurricanes in the Atlantic. 

Neither is a concern for Florida at this time.

Jerry

Hurricane Jerry is located in the Central Atlantic about 395 miles east of the Leeward Islands and is moving to the west-northwest at 17 mph. Winds continue to increase and are now sitting at 90 mph, a Category 1 hurricane. Jerry has the potential to strengthen to a Category 2 tonight or early Friday, but only briefly. 

The storm should maintain hurricane status throughout the weekend as it passes north of the Leeward Islands.  

A tropical storm watch has been issued for:

  • St. Maarten
  • St. Martin
  • St. Barthelemy
  • Barbuda
  • Anguilla
  • Saba and St. Eustatius

Most of the models are showing a northwest track, then a turn to the north this weekend before it reaches the Bahamas.

Humberto

Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto is a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 105 mph. It is expected to weaken and become post-tropical soon over cooler waters. Located about 550 miles northeast of Bermuda, Humberto poses no additional threat to land other than ocean hazards. The storm is moving quickly northeast at 24 mph.

All tropical products that were posted for Bermuda have been dropped.

Imelda

The remnants of what was once Tropical Storm Imelda is still producing significant rain over southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. Parts of the state have already received more than a foot of rain, prompting flash flooding.   

Central Florida

Here in Central Florida, we can expect rough ocean conditions, minor beach erosion, and a high rip current threat through at least early this weekend. A small craft advisory continues for boaters.

We are just past the peak of Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30.

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