Hurricane Humberto strengthened rapidly into a Category 4 hurricane in late September 2025 and is expected to maintain major hurricane strength as it moves across the central Atlantic. Although the storm is forecast to remain offshore, it is generating large ocean swells and rip currents threatening East Coast beaches and island nations.
The Saffir-Simpson scale classifies Category 4 hurricanes as capable of catastrophic damage, with robust winds causing structural destruction and widespread power outages.
Areas of the Bahamas currently face tropical storm warnings, and authorities urge residents and visitors to remain vigilant.
The unusual Fujiwhara effect could come into play with a second tropical storm nearby, leading to unpredictable storm paths and intensities, warranting close observation through the weekend.
