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Which two storms are currently being monitored in the Atlantic Ocean?

• Hurricane Dorian and Tropical Storm Florence

• Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda

• Tropical Storm Barry and Hurricane Michael

• Hurricane Katrina and Tropical Storm Sandy

What is the Fujiwara effect in the context of tropical systems?

• Two tropical systems merging into one larger storm.

• Two tropical systems spinning around each other.

• A tropical system rapidly intensifying.

• A tropical system making an unexpected turn towards land.

What atmospheric phenomenon is expected to prevent the tropical systems from returning to the US East Coast?

• A low-pressure trough

• A cold front

• A high-pressure system

• A warm front

What are the primary impacts expected along the US East Coast from the tropical systems, even after Imelda turns away?

• Heavy rainfall and inland flooding

• Dangerous surf and rip currents

• Strong hurricane-force winds

• Significant storm surge