Hurricane Humberto weakens to a Category 1 storm in the western Atlantic, and it expects to lose its tropical characteristics later this morning.
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\r\nAs of 5 a.m. AST, Humberto was located near 35.8N and 67.3W, or about 280 miles north-northwest of Bermuda. Its maximum sustained winds have decreased to 80 mph. Humberto is moving towards the northeast at 14 mph with a minimum central pressure of 979 mb or 28.91 inches of mercury.
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\r\nThere are currently no watches or warnings in effect related to Humberto.
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\r\nHurricane Humberto has made its expected northeastward turn through the open Atlantic. This path would have Humberto moving northeast of Bermuda today, with the center remaining well offshore. However, Humberto is expected to lose its tropical characteristics later this morning as it transforms into an extratropical storm, merging with an offshore frontal boundary.
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\r\nDespite no direct impacts to land and losing its hurricane status, its rough swells will still affect portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. In addition, the East Coast will see rough swells associated with Humberto as well as Tropical Storm Imelda. These swells can trigger life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
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\r\nWith the tropical season heating up, it’s time to prepare for the season. Start organizing portable phone chargers, a radio, batteries, non-perishable food, water, and blankets into an evacuation kit now. While the weather is fair in your area, take the opportunity to scout out multiple evacuation routes from your area in case your preferred route is traffic-jammed or blocked.
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