Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda Update: East Coast Protected

Hurricane Season Extremes

• 💡 The current hurricane season is characterized by extremes, with many small storms and a few major hurricanes like Erin (Cat 5), Gabrielle (Cat 4), and Alberto (Cat 5).
• ⚠️ Tropical Storm Imelda is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday morning, but is not expected to reach major hurricane status.

Humberto and Imelda Track

• 🎯 Both Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda are currently moving away from the east coast of the United States.
• 🌊 They are approximately 500 miles apart, which is not close enough for a Fujiwhara effect interaction.

Trough Protects East Coast

• 💨 A significant upper-level trough is dipping down and then coming up off the east coast, influencing the storms' paths.
• 🛡️ This trough is expected to pick up both Humberto and Imelda, redirecting them northeastward and away from the coast.
• 📉 Models show the trough acting as a protective barrier, deflecting storms offshore.

Houston Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Houston is forecast to have beautiful, warm afternoons with highs near 90°F and mild mornings in the low 70s for the upcoming week.
• 💨 Humidity levels are expected to remain low to moderate throughout the work week.
• 🌦️ A brief 20% chance of scattered showers is possible along the coast on Friday morning, with rain chances diminishing afterward.