Tropical Storm Imelda has formed in the western Atlantic and is expected to intensify into a hurricane, bringing heavy rainfall and potential flooding to the Bahamas, Cuba, and the southeastern U.S. coast from Florida to the Carolinas. Warnings and watches are in effect for some Bahamian islands. South Carolina has declared a state of emergency, and FEMA is preparing for potential impacts. Imelda follows Hurricane Humberto, though interaction between the two storms is unlikely.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.