Hurricane Imelda is poised to potentially impact the East Coast in the coming days, bringing with it the risk of severe weather and disruption. Currently classified as Tropical Depression Nine, the system is anticipated to strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda later today and further intensify into a hurricane by early next week. As it churns through the Atlantic, its projected path indicates a trajectory toward the Carolinas, prompting state officials to issue warnings and mobilize resources.