CLEVELAND — The Fujiwhara Effect, named after Japanese meteorologist Sakuhei Fujiwhara, occurs when two tropical cyclones come close enough — typically within about 800 to 900 miles — to begin rotating around a shared center. In such cases, the stronger storm often dominates, pulling or even absorbing the weaker system, while both tracks may shift in unexpected ways.

This rare “storm dance” could soon involve Hurricane Humberto and a developing disturbance likely to become Tropical Storm Imelda.

Credit: #3weather Potential storm tracks

Humberto, strengthening east of the Bahamas, is forecast to turn northward. Imelda, still organizing near Cuba, has a high chance of reaching tropical storm strength. If the two close the gap, their paths and intensities could change, raising uncertai

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