Tropical Storm Imelda could turn into a hurricane this week
Hurricane Humberto will influence Imelda's path.
Massachusetts could see rough surf, rip currents because of the storms
Tropical storm Imelda in the Bahamas could become a hurricane, but meteorologists say Hurricane Humberto will help keep that storm out to sea, sparing any potential landfall.
A large dome of high pressure over the Northeast will prevent Humberto and Imelda from making landfall in the region, according to Wicked Local media partner WCVB Channel 5.
“The storm’s proximity to the east coast of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas will cause heavy rainfall in some areas with a potential for flash flooding," AccuWeather senior meteorologist Renee Duff said in a written statement. "Rain totaling 4-8 inches can fa