The Latest: Tropical Storm Humberto strengthens off Bahamas

MIAMI — The Latest on Tropical Storm Humberto (all times local):

12:20 p.m.

Tropical Storm Humberto has strengthened as it sweeps past an area of the Bahamas that was wracked by Hurricane Dorian.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Saturday that the storm was located about 30 miles (45 kilometres) east-northeast of Great Abaco Island and 125 miles (200 kilometres) east of Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. The storm was barely moving at 11 a.m. EDT, and had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph), up from 40 mph (64kph) of a few hours earlier.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the northwestern Bahamas, excluding Andros Island. Forecasters say the Bahamas will get a few inches of rain through Monday, but no significant storm surge is expected.

A sharp turn to the northeast is expected Monday, sparing the Florida coast. Portions of the coasts of Florida and Georgia will see up to 1 inch of rain.

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Tropical Storm Humberto is bringing rain to parts of the Bahamas that were recently pummeled by Hurricane Dorian.

Parts of the northwestern Bahamas are expected to experience tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rain over the weekend, but not significant storm surge.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Saturday at 8 a.m. EDT that the storm was located about 30 miles (45 kilometres) east-northeast of Great Abaco Island and moving northwest at 7 mph (11 kph). It had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 kph).

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the northwestern Bahamas, excluding Andros Island. Forecasters say the Bahamas will get 2 to 4 inches of rain through Monday.

Portions of the coasts of Florida and Georgia will see 1 to 2 inches of rain.

The Associated Press