Tropical Storm Humberto, currently situated over the central Atlantic, is rapidly gaining strength and is projected to escalate into a hurricane within the next 24 hours, according to the latest updates from meteorologists. As of 11 a.m. AST on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center reported the storm’s position at latitude 21.4 North, longitude 56.8 West, approximately 465 miles east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Humberto is advancing northwest at a speed of 8 mph, with maximum sustained winds nearing 50 mph. Forecasters anticipate the storm will continue to intensify as it traverses the warm Atlantic waters, potentially reaching hurricane status by Friday. Despite its growing strength, Humberto currently poses no immediate threat to land, and no coastal watches or warnings have been issued. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service, in coordination with the National Hurricane Center, is closely monitoring the storm’s trajectory. The central pressure of the storm was recorded at 1004 mb (29.65 inches). Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and stay informed as the Atlantic hurricane season reaches its peak.