Humberto strengthens into a Category 5 hurricane, US NHC says
Hurricane Humberto became the season's first Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds; Tropical Depression Nine threatens heavy rain and flooding along the Southeast U.S. coast.
- Hurricane Humberto intensified to a Category 5 storm with maximum winds of 160 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
- Tropical Depression Nine formed between Cuba and the Bahamas and is forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
- Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency in South Carolina to prepare for expected flooding and high winds, stating, "The time to prepare is now."
- Tropical storm watches and warnings are in effect for parts of Florida's Atlantic Coast, indicating serious weather impacts are expected, according to National Hurricane Center forecasts.
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