Tropical storm moves towards Southeastern U.S.

Weather Forecast & Potential Impact - Two storms, Hurricane Ombberto (category 3 and expected to strengthen) and a potential tropical storm Alda, may collide in the Caribbean, threatening the southeast coast [1][2] - Alda is expected to become a tropical storm sometime Saturday night into Sunday morning over the Bahamas [3] - Alda could increase in intensity to a category 1 hurricane by Monday, with the closest approach to the South Carolina, Georgia, or North Carolina coast Monday night into Tuesday [4] - The forecast for the southeast is uncertain due to Ombberto's influence on Alda's speed and path [5][9] - A slower speed of Alda could lead to it being picked up by Alberto, resulting in rain but avoiding a devastating landfall [6][7] Rainfall & Potential Hazards - The region is already experiencing rain, with the possibility of widespread 3 to 6 inches of rain [7][8] - Potential hazards include rough waves, rip currents (especially in Florida), storm surge issues, and power outages [3][7] Hurricane Ombberto - Hurricane Ombberto is a major hurricane with a cleared-out eye, expected to avoid all land areas [8][9] - There's a slight possibility Ombberto could influence Alda's path, which will determine the severity of the impact on the southeast [9][10]