Bermuda is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Imelda, which has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to bring dangerous conditions, including hurricane-force winds and high waves. Following a previous disturbance from Hurricane Humberto, the region faces the potential for coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions. Meanwhile, rip currents are threatening East Coast beaches as both storms churn out to sea. As forecasters monitor these dynamic systems, reports indicate that life-threatening surf conditions will persist along the coast, and emergency management teams are on alert in several areas. Despite warnings, the trajectory of the storms suggests a shifting path that may spare some coastal regions from the worst effects.