Tropical Storm Imelda
Update 3
September 29, 2025 • 6:45 p.m.
The Tropical Storm Warning for the coastal waters from the Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach has been cancelled and there are no active tropical watches or warnings for the land areas of South Florida. We are thankful that Tropical Storm Imelda is headed away from the South Florida area.
A high risk of rip currents will continue along Atlantic beaches. We strongly advise against entering the ocean, as rip currents and large waves can be life-threatening.
The Emergency Management Team will continue to monitor the tropics throughout the season and will make you aware if there is a development of concern.
This concludes the Emergency Management Team’s communication concerning Tropical Storm Imelda. We are grateful for your partnership as we worked together to ensure the safety and well-being of the PBA community.
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Update 2
September 29, 2025 • 9:20 a.m.
Dear PBA Community,
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) officials continue to monitor Tropical Storm Imelda (previously Tropical Depression Nine) as it moves over the Bahamas.
All operations at the West Palm Beach campus remain normal, and only slight weather impacts are anticipated. Importantly, there are no tropical watches or warnings in effect for land areas of South Florida.
While the system is forecast to remain east of Florida, periods of heavy rainfall and wind gusts are possible. Conditions are favorable for flooding. Please do not drive through standing water.
Conditions on the water will deteriorate, with increasing seas and dangerous surf expected through mid-week. A high risk of rip currents will continue along Atlantic beaches. We strongly advise against entering the ocean, as rip currents and large waves can be life-threatening.
As always, regardless of issued watches or warnings, if you observe unsafe conditions, please take the necessary precautions for your safety.
The University’s Emergency Management Team is in contact with the National Weather Service, as well as local, state, and federal officials about the storm and any potential impacts. We will update the PBA community via emails, and the storm updates page on pba.edu .
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Update 1
September 27, 2025 • 5:45 p.m.
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) officials are monitoring Tropical Depression Nine as it moves north through the Bahamas.
Operations at the West Palm Beach campus will continue as normal, the campus could see some slight impacts from the weather.
A Tropical Storm Warning is currently in effect for the coastal waters from the Jupiter inlet to Deerfield Beach and will remain in place through Monday evening as the Tropical Depression Nine system strengthens. A Tropical Storm Warning is issued when sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 hours or less. There are NO active tropical watches or warnings for the land areas of South Florida.
Tropical storm force winds, dangerous surf, and rip tides could put surfers, swimmers, and beachgoers at risk. We strongly advise against going in the ocean, as rip currents and large waves can be life-threatening, and may last through mid-week.
The University’s Emergency Management Team is in contact with the National Weather Service, as well as local, state, and federal officials about the storm and any potential impacts. We will update the PBA community via emails and the storm updates page on pba.edu .
This message has been distributed on behalf of the Department of Public Safety and the Emergency Management Team.