The Fujiwhara effect is making it difficult for forecasters to predict who could be affected by Hurricane Humberto or Invest 94L. What to know.

With two tropical systems moving across the Atlantic, Flagler, Volusia and Brevard counties can expect some choppy surf this weekend and into next week. Waves of up to 11 feet are expected by Tuesday, according to the First Warning Weather team.

If Humberto becomes a major hurricane as expected, it will be the first time since 1935 when a season's first three storms were Category 3 or higher.

A year and a half after Ian, the area’s recovery was at 28%, according to Sanibel Solutions, a coalition of residents, civic leaders and business owners tracking everything from housing and vacation rentals to business reopenings and community services. Now it’s at 65%.

A combination of weather factors and geography helped make it one of the most brutal storms in the modern history of hurricanes.

In North Myrtle Beach, S.C., the city is carrying out standard preparations to ensure readiness in the event of local impact. Lifeguard towers have been removed from beaches. City officials recommend that residents use the time ahead of the storm to review hurricane kits, stock up on essential supplies and confirm emergency plans.