Tropical Storm Imelda appears headed toward hurricane status by Tuesday morning as it moves north through the Atlantic Ocean, and the National Hurricane Center has placed Bermuda under a hurricane watch. The storm packed winds of 65 mph on Monday evening while positioned several hundred miles southwest of the island territory. Aircraft reconnaissance detected improved organization within the system and stronger wind speeds during the afternoon hours.
Forecasters predict Imelda will achieve hurricane strength within half a day and bear down on Bermuda on Wednesday as a full hurricane with tropical storm conditions beginning that afternoon. The storm could intensify to Category 1 status on Tuesday before peaking later in the week with winds near 100 mph. Imelda is expected to weaken into a post-tropical system by Thursday as it curves northeast into open waters.
Forecasters predict Imelda will achieve hurricane strength within half a day and bear down on Bermuda on Wednesday as a full hurricane with tropical storm conditions beginning that afternoon. The storm could intensify to Category 1 status on Tuesday before peaking later in the week with winds near 100 mph. Imelda is expected to weaken into a post-tropical system by Thursday as it curves northeast into open waters.
