Humberto could become the season’s next Category 3-4 hurricane: Bahamas & US

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Humberto has become a hurricane in the Central Atlantic, but the next system expected to develop — Imelda — may become a larger threat to parts of the Southeast U.S. and Bahamas as the Atlantic hurricane season has shifted into a higher gear.

There is still significant uncertainty as to the details of how this will all shake out into next week, so please check back with us at weather.com for important updates in the days ahead as the forecast gradually becomes clearer.

Emergency management agencies are closely watching Invest 94L, a tropical system in the Atlantic that may impact the Georgia coast next week. With uncertainty surrounding the storm’s path, officials are using this as a crucial reminder for Bulloch County residents to finalize their hurricane preparedness plans.

Local, state, and federal emergency management agencies are actively monitoring Invest 94L, a tropical system in the Atlantic that could potentially impact the Georgia coast next week. While there is still significant uncertainty about the storm’s future, officials are using this high-interest weather event as a critical reminder for Bulloch County residents to tighten up their hurricane preparedness plans.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) predicts that Invest 94L has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 48 hours. The system is currently disorganized and located far to the southeast, but its general track may bring it toward the Southeast U.S. coastline. Forecast confidence will improve dramatically over the weekend as the system organizes.

Bulloch County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and Bulloch VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) are working in concert with GEMA and FEMA to communicate the importance of readiness.

FEMA released a statement on Thursday, September 25, 2025 confirming its active coordination with state and local partners.

“Residents along the coastal areas in the Southeast U.S. should pay attention to local officials and warnings as this storm continues development,” the FEMA press release stated. “FEMA is closely monitoring the development of the system and remains in active coordination with state and local officials to ensure preparedness for potential impacts. FEMA is ready to respond swiftly, if needed.”

FEMA Region 4 leadership is in direct communication with Georgia emergency management directors, and coordination calls are ongoing. The agency maintains a strategic supply of commodities across the country to support a rapid response.