Hurricane Humberto May Save The U.S. Southeast From Imelda
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Tropical Storm Humberto is expected to become a major hurricane, while Invest 94L is forecast to become a tropical depression, the NHC advised.
Effects from Hurricane Humberto and Invest 94L on the US remain difficult to predict, but risks along the coast between Florida and NC are rising.
Hurricane Gabrielle has strengthened with winds of 140 mph and has become a major Category 4 hurricane. The storm is expected to pass east of Bermuda on Monday night and is not a direct threat to Florida or the U.S. East Coast. Forecasters are also monitoring several other tropical waves in the Atlantic, with some showing potential for development.
Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
Tropical Storm Humberto expected to strengthen into major hurricane. Will Florida be impacted? That's hard to predict. Here's why.