Weather Alert in South Carolina

Tropical Cyclone Statement issued July 4 at 6:08PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

AREAS AFFECTED: Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry

DESCRIPTION: HLSILM This product covers southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina TROPICAL DEPRESSION THREE FORMS OFF THE SOUTHEAST U.S. COAST NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Coastal Georgetown and Coastal Horry * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Georgetown and Coastal Horry * STORM INFORMATION: - About 250 miles south-southwest of Wilmington NC or about 200 miles south of Myrtle Beach SC - 30.8N 79.0W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North or 360 degrees at 2 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ Tropical Depression Three is expected to approach the South Carolina coast this weekend, strengthening into a tropical storm before landfall. The largest impact on the Carolinas should be locally heavy rainfall with an isolated flooding potential Saturday night through Sunday. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. Potential impacts include: - Localized flooding from rainfall may occur, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some rivers and creeks may rise as a result of the rain. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may overflow in some locations. - Several storm drains and retention ponds may become full and begin to overflow. Some brief road closures are possible. * TORNADOES: Little impacts are anticipated at this time across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WIND: Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across northeastern South Carolina. Potential impacts in this area include: - Unsecured lightweight objects may be blown about. - Some large limbs may break from trees. - Hazardous driving conditions are possible, especially for high profile vehicles on bridges and other elevated roadways. - Scattered power and communications outages are possible. Elsewhere across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina, little to no wind impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties which must be taken into account. Always heed the advice of local officials. Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington NC around Midnight EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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