Humberto, Hurricane and Tropical Storm Imelda
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The rain and gloomy conditions could extend beyond this weekend as Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda move near the east coast.
Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda have cones that are crossing as they both are expected to approach Bermuda. Believe it or not, this has actually happened before, but it is rare.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Friday declared a state of emergency as the tropical disturbance moved closer, telling residents of his state to monitor the forecast and start preparing. The governor's order puts emergency plans in place and makes federal help available.
Tropical Storm Humberto formed Wednesday, and another storm may form soon, but their potential effects remain fairly uncertain.
While it's not forecast to make landfall in the U.S., Imelda is expected to bring heavy rain and dangerous surf from Florida to North Carolina.
Cloudy and mild Tuesday in Philadelphia, tracking cooler temps later this week. Here's the weather forecast. Tuesday will start out with cloudy, muggy and mild weather in the Philadelphia area, but by the end of the day, the sun will appear and the temps should rise into the low 80s again.
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