- Outer Banks flooding and overwash closes NC 12, ferry on Ocracoke Island
- Cows at three Texas dairy farms have bird flu, another blow to Cattle Country following wildfires
- What we learned from the 2024 National Hurricane Conference
- National Hurricane Center armed with better tracking, tools to warn of evacuations sooner
- 2024 hurricane season conditions 'concerning,' hurricane expert says
Hurricane Humberto strengthens to a Category 2 storm, continues to grow
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hurricane Humberto is now a Category 2 storm with winds up to 100 mph.
The Tampa Bay area is totally out of the cone of uncertainty as the storm moves away from the U.S. However, the rip current threat remains along the southeastern coast of the United States.
People living along the Atlantic Coast should be monitoring the water through Tuesday.
As of the 11 a.m., the hurricane has maximum sustained winds of 100 mph and is moving east-northeast at 8 mph. It could become a major hurricane on Wednesday.
A hurricane watch has been issued for Bermuda as hurricane conditions are possible in the next 36 hours. A tropical storm warning is also in effect for Bermuda.
RELATED: NOAA scientist: agency likely broke science integrity rules in chastising Alabama office
RELATED: NOAA criticized for defending Trump’s Hurricane Dorian claim
►Stay informed with all tropical weather: Check out our must-have interactive Hurricane Headquarters guide here.
WATCH: 10News is your Hurricane Headquarters
FREE 10NEWS APP:
►Stay In the Know! Sign up now for the Brightside Blend Newsletter