Imelda to head toward Bahamas, not South Florida

Imelda to head toward Bahamas, not South Florida

It appears “future” Imelda is on track to remain east of South Florida this weekend. The forecast path shows the system moving northwestward over the Bahamas, Saturday into Sunday, bringing heavy rain and tropical storm conditions (winds around 40 to 50 mph).

Imelda to head toward Bahamas, not South Florida

Friday morning satellite of Hurricane Humberto Friday morning satellite of Hurricane Humberto and the disturbance designated Invest 94L which could become Imelda this weekend. Credit: NOAA/CIRA.

BAHAMAS — It appears “future” Imelda is on track to remain east of South Florida this weekend. The forecast path shows the system moving northwestward over the Bahamas, Saturday into Sunday, bringing heavy rain and tropical storm conditions (winds around 40 to 50 mph).

Thankfully, no direct impacts are expected for Miami-Dade & Broward counties or the Keys.

Friday night features partly cloudy skies and light winds for the area.

Saturday brings a sun/cloud mix and north-northeast winds, 5 to 10 mph with gusts around 15 mph. Scattered showers and storms will be possible, especially during the afternoon.

Sunday, “future” Imelda, likely will be in the vicinity of the northwest Bahamas. A rainband on the outer fringes of the system could reach South Florida and bring a burst of showers and gusty winds. Generally, plan for winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph.

Indeed, it will be a hot, humid weekend with temperatures forecast to reach the low 90s.

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Betty Davis is the chief certified meteorologist for Local 10. She provides weather forecasts for South Florida Monday-Friday during the 4, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts.