Tropical Storm Humberto forms in Atlantic
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A tropical system in the southwestern Atlantic is quickly organizing as chances grow for for Invest 94L to develop into Imelda.
Hurricane Humberto strengthened into a Category 1 cyclone on Friday and is expected to pass safely north of the Lesser Antilles. Forecasters are also closely monitoring Invest 94L near Hispaniola, which could threaten the Southeast U.
Wilmington-area residents need to stay alert and be prepared as tropical weather conditions could reach the area early next week.
Unsettled times are ahead this weekend as moisture levels increase due to a stalling front approaching from the west and Invest 94L — an
Tracking the Tropics airs on WJCL.com and the WJCL Facebook page each week. This week, the pair gives an in-depth look at INVEST 94L and its potential path. See more in the video above.
According to Ben Nelson, senior meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, Invest 94L is expected to develop into a tropical depression or become Tropical Storm Imelda as it traverses the Bahamas.
The FOX Forecast Center is tracking the potential for a developing tropical system in the Atlantic that could produce coastal impacts along the Southeast.