Tropical Storm Humberto is brewing in the Atlantic. The storm, which is located south of the Cape Verde Islands could eventually become a hurricane.
As of Monday, the storm's maximum sustained winds were near 45 mph. However the U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Humberto may strengthen and become a hurricane by Wednesday. The storm is currently centered about 85 miles south-southeast of the Cape Verde Islands. It is moving west at 12 mph. Its tropical storm force winds extend 60 miles from the center. The storm is more than 3,500 miles from Miami, the Associated Press reports.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the southern Cape Verde Islands of Maio, Santiago, Fogo and Brava.
The Cape Verde Islands will feel tropical storm conditions such as high winds. Even stronger winds may be felt in areas of higher terrain on the islands. The storm is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across the southern Cape Verde Islands, with up to 6 inches possible in some locations, particularly in mountainous regions. The rain could lead to life-threatening flash floods and mud slides. The Cape Verde Islands will feel the greatest impact of Humberto. It's not clear if the storm will continue to hold strength as it moves west, but it is not likely.
If Humberto becomes a hurricane, it would be the first hurricane of the 2013 hurricane season. Closer to the United States, the remnants of Tropical Storm Gabrielle are continuing to move north. It is located about 500 miles South-Southwest of Bermuda and is not expected to gain strength. It only has a 20 percent chance of turning into a tropical storm again.
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