Severe weather advisories have been issued for the Caribbean coast, with meteorologists anticipating torrential downpours and a potential risk of coastal flooding.
Unnamed Tropical Storm Prediction, yet to materialize, is speculated to manifest within the subsequent 48 hours, affecting Edisto Beach, South Carolina, and extending up to Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina.
Condition of tropical storm strength might commence as early as Sunday night, impacting the coastal regions.
The National Hurricane Center further elaborates, "The hazardous storm surge in conjunction with the tide will result in normally dry coastal areas flooding, due to the advancing seawater surging inland from the shoreline."
The forecast predicts a storm surge of 1 to 3 feet at South Santee River, South Carolina, up to Oregon Inlet, North Carolina; Neuse and Bay Rivers, North Carolina; and Pamlico and Pungo Rivers, North Carolina.
The erratic disturbance currently exhibits wind speeds of approximately 45 mph, moving northwest at 7 mph, as reported in the 8 p.m. ET update by the hurricane center. This unnamed tropical storm lies 140 miles east-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina.
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The system is anticipated to transform into a tropical storm by Monday, adopting the name Helene. The National Hurricane Center stated, "The system's core is expected to make landfall within the warning area on Monday."
The disturbance may amplify in strength prior to landfall due to the searing waters in the Atlantic and low wind shear, as per the hurricane center.
Imminent heavy rainfall is a major concern approaching the work week. "From Monday through Wednesday, Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight will generate 3 to 6 inches of rainfall with isolated totals reaching 8 inches across northern and northeast portions of South Carolina plus the North Carolina Coastal Plain," stated the meteorologists.
The forecast outlines 2 to 4 inches of rainfall with isolated totals up to 6 inches stretching up into Virginia. "This rainfall could result in localized to scattered flash and urban flooding, as well as minor river flooding," the meteorologists cautioned.
As with all spinning, coastal-making tropical systems, a couple of tornadoes are plausible, with some potentially touching down in eastern North Carolina on Monday.
The heavy rain will shift northward throughout the work week. "The system will bring the potential for scattered flash and urban flooding, as well as minor river flooding across eastern North Carolina and northeast South Carolina from tonight into early Tuesday. There is also a risk of isolated flash and urban flooding across a large portion of the Mid-Atlantic region through Wednesday," the meteorologists communicated.
The impending storm might bring unfavorable weather conditions to the affected areas, causing disruptions. Residents and visitors should monitor the forecast closely for any changes in wind speeds or precipitation amounts.
