Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia updates from the National Hurricane Center for Friday, Sep 01

Article first published: Friday, Sep. 01, 2023, 5 a.m. ET

Article last updated: Friday, Sep. 01, 2023, 8 a.m. ET

The National Hurricane Center's 8 am Friday advisory reported that Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia is 250 miles west of Bermuda, with maximum sustained wind of 60 mph. It’s moving 16 mph to the east-southeast.

"... Idalia will approach Bermuda over the weekend." according to meteorologists. "Gradual weakening is forecast through early Saturday." They also said "Restrengthening is possible over the weekend, and Idalia is expected to transition back to a tropical storm on Saturday."

YESTERDAY (Thursday):

Yesterday, Idalia departed South Carolina and moved toward the Atlantic Ocean. Idalia lost strength and was downgraded from a tropical storm to a post-tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 60 miles per hour.

A tropical storm watch has been issued by forecasters for Bermuda.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:

- Bermuda

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible on Bermuda by Saturday.

RAINFALL: Idalia is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches, or 75 to 125 millimeters, across Bermuda through Sunday night. The heavy rainfall will likely cause areas of flash and urban flooding on the island.

SURF: Swells generated by Idalia will affect the southeastern U.S. coast during the next couple of days and will reach Bermuda today. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Source: National Hurricane Center

This story was originally published August 31, 2023 at 11:17 AM.