While Imelda is expected to move away from Florida and the United States, dangerous beach conditions, including rough surf, high seas and life-threatening rip currents are expected to continue spreading from Florida north to much of the U.S. east coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.

As of 2 p.m. Sept. 28, Tropical Storm Imelda is located about 95 miles west-northwest of the Central Bahamas and 370 miles southeast of Cape Canaveral, moving northwestward at 7 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.

Swells generated by Hurricane Imelda and former Hurricane Humberto are affecting Florida, the U.S. East Coast and the Bahamas, bringing life-threatening surf and rip currents. Officials are warning people to stay out of the water.

Swells generated by Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto also continue to impact much of the U.S. east coast, including Florida. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. No tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings are in effect on land for Florida or the U.S.

To put how bizarre a storm preventing a landfall is into perspective, the now post-tropical Humberto and Imelda were closer than any two hurricanes in at least 50 years as they swept out to sea.

More than 2 dozen new laws took effect on Wednesday in Florida after being approved during the past legislative session. Most impose harsher penalties for crimes, but there are a few that deal with weather-related impacts.

Swells and high surf from both Imelda and Hurricane Humberto are expected to bring dangerous marine conditions and rip currents along much of Florida and the East Coast of the United States during the next several days. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location