Storm surge from the Volusia/Brevard County line in Florida to the South Santee River in South Carolina could be 1 to 2 feet. Swells generated by Imelda are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. A high risk for life-threatening rip currents.

Tropical Storm Imelda is strengthening as it moves slowly north along Florida's coast Monday, Sept. 29. The storm is expected to become a hurricane Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Imelda formed Tuesday, Sept. 30, off the Florida coast. The Category 1 hurricane is expected to strengthen.

As expected, Imelda strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday morning, Sept. 30. And it's not done yet. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center.