Exploring Hurricane Humberto: An In-Depth Journey

Hurricane Humberto Alert: Implications for Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast

Advisory ID: 20

Issued by: National Hurricane Center, Miami, FL

Date: 11:00 AM AST, Monday, September 29, 2025

Summary

Hurricane Humberto is expected to bring dangerous surf and rip currents to Bermuda and much of the U.S. East Coast this week. Bermuda may experience tropical storm conditions by Tuesday.

Current Situation

Coordinates: 28.0°N, 67.6°W, roughly 340 miles (550 km) south-southwest of Bermuda.

Top Sustained Winds: 145 mph (230 km/h)

Direction: Moving northwest at 13 mph (20 km/h)

Central Pressure: 940 mb (27.76 inches)

Alerts and Warnings

Active Alerts: Tropical Storm Watch for Bermuda

A Tropical Storm Watch suggests that tropical storm conditions could occur in the watch area, usually within 48 hours. This may be upgraded to a Hurricane Watch later today due to Imelda.

Stay updated by following your local weather service announcements.

Forecast and Predictions

As of 11:00 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Humberto was located by an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft. The hurricane is moving northwest at 13 mph (20 km/h) and is expected to gradually turn north-northwest, then north over the next day. By late Tuesday or early Wednesday, Humberto is forecasted to shift east-northeastward. The hurricane’s center is anticipated to pass west and then north of Bermuda on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Humberto remains a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, with maximum sustained winds near 145 mph (230 km/h) and higher gusts. While some intensity changes may occur today, a gradual weakening is expected thereafter. However, Humberto is likely to remain a significant hurricane through Tuesday.

Hurricane-force winds extend up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center, while tropical-storm-force winds reach up to 185 miles (295 km).

Potential Threats

For comprehensive information on Hurricane Humberto, refer to the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 and WMO header WTNT43 KNHC.

Surf and Rip Currents

Swells generated by Humberto will continue to affect parts of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda throughout the week. The U.S. East Coast will also experience these swells starting today, which are likely to create life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult your local weather office for more information.

For a visual representation of rip current risks in the United States, visit: hurricanes.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?ripCurrents

Wind and Rainfall

Tropical storm conditions may begin affecting Bermuda on Tuesday. Rainfall from Hurricane Humberto is expected to range from 1 to 2 inches (25 to 50 mm) in Bermuda from Monday night through Tuesday.

Upcoming Updates

The next intermediate advisory will be issued at 2:00 PM AST, followed by a complete advisory at 5:00 PM AST.

$$ Forecaster Kelly