Hurricane Humberto continues to threaten East Coast with dangerous surf

Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto have been causing hazardous conditions along the Atlantic coast and the Caribbean. As of early this week, Humberto has been classified as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds near 130 mph and a central pressure of 933 mb, bringing concerns of dangerous surf and rip currents from Florida to the Carolinas. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it tracks northward along the U.S. Southeast coast. Though Imelda has already triggered flooding in parts of the Bahamas, it is not forecasted to make landfall in the U.S. thanks to the influence of nearby Humberto. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a tropical storm watch for Bermuda, anticipating the potential for tropical storm conditions by Tuesday. As extensive warnings and advisories commence along the coast, coastal communities are preparing for local flooding and erosion issues. New Jersey's shore towns, specifically Ocean City, are under a coastal flood advisory, anticipating minor flooding around high tide. Authorities continue to warn beachgoers against entering the water due to the extremely dangerous conditions produced by these tropical systems, especially with lifeguards no longer on duty, which has increased the risk of accidents.