Hurricane Humberto Public Advisory Number 17a

000 WTNT33 KNHC 282353 TCPAT3 BULLETIN Hurricane Humberto Intermediate Advisory Number 17A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082025 800 PM AST Sun Sep 28 2025 ...AIR FORCE HURRICANE HUNTERS CURRENTLY INVSTIGATING HUMBERTO... ...DANGEROUS SURF WILL AFFECT BERMUDA AND MOST OF THE U.S. EAST COAST THIS WEEK... SUMMARY OF 800 PM AST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...25.8N 65.7W ABOUT 550 MI...885 KM NNW OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS ABOUT 450 MI...730 KM S OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...928 MB...27.40 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. 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. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM AST (0000 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Humberto was located near latitude 25.8 North, longitude 65.7 West. Humberto is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A gradual turn toward the north is expected over the next day or two. The hurricane is then forecast to turn and accelerate east-northeastward by late Tuesday or early Wednesday. On the forecast track, the center of Humberto will pass well west, and then north of Bermuda on Tuesday and Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph (230 km/h) with higher gusts. Humberto is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Fluctuations in intensity are possible during the next day or so. Gradual weakening is forecast after that, but Humberto is expected to remain a dangerous major hurricane for another couple of days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km). The minimum central pressure based on dropsonde data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters is 928 mb (27.40 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Humberto will continue to affect portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda through much of this week. Swells from Humberto will also affect the U.S. East Coast beginning Monday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. RAINFALL: Hurricane Humberto is expected to bring rainfall of 1 to 2 inches, or 25 to 50 mm, to Bermuda Monday night through Tuesday. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi

Third Installment of Elder Justice Summit Set for Monday

The third in a series of Elder Justice Workshops invites senior citizens, dependent adults and their caregivers to a Monday workshop on St. Thomas. Organizers working with AARP of the Virgin Islands say those who attend will learn how to protect themselves, their loved ones and their finances from abuse and exploitation.
The session also provides an opportunity for the audience to discuss situations they face in daily life that leave them feeling vulnerable. In some cases, the information shared at Monday’s summit may help others question their own behavior.
One of the concerns expressed throughout the series is the role some family members play in perpetrating abuse, behavior that experts say they may not recognize. Experts say many cases of elder abuse go underreported, highlighting the need for specialized psychological and legal support.
“We felt it necessary (sic) to get certain targeted populations within the community seated in one space, really focus in on elder justice and how they can prevent abuse or any kind of exploitation that happens against them … and what they can do to help protect themselves,” said AARP Associate State Director Pamela Toussaint.
Three speakers are expected to help the audience explore various topics. Jessica Whyte, licensed professional counselor, will explain why reporting abuse is essential and address common fears about turning in family members or losing care support.
Whyte is the lead clinician for the JW Medical Behavioral Health Center on St. Thomas.
A representative from First Bank will explain why it’s important for seniors to guard against financial exploitation in a presentation called Banking Safe. And attorney Shelby King Gaddy from Legal Services of the Virgin Islands will describe the necessity and risks of legal directives: guardianships, powers of attorney, and advanced directives.
“You want to ensure that the documents that you’re signing, they’re legally binding. You want to ensure that you understand all of the documents that you’re signing that you’re not signing away (sic) your finances; you’re not signing away your homes; you’re not signing away, (sic) your treasured assets,” Toussaint said.
Each month since July, AARP, along with the Human Services Department Division of Adult Protective Services, has held Elder Justice Workshops for the law enforcement and banking communities. Toussaint said organizers are encouraged by signs of increased awareness and the willingness of some to report suspected abuse.
The Monday summit is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the My Brother’s Workshop behind Home Depot in Estate Donoe.

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