As a massive low-pressure system brings heavy rain to Florida, forecasters are monitoring its potential to become tropical as it moves toward South Carolina’s coast.
The National Hurricane Center just issued the following alert about the system:
Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM EDT Thu Jun 13 2024 For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: 1. Offshore of the Southeastern U.S. (AL90): An elongated area of low pressure offshore the coast of Florida is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Despite strong upper-level winds, some gradual development is possible while the system moves northeastward offshore of the southeastern U.S. coast during the next couple of days. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is forecast to continue across portions of the Florida peninsula through late this week. For more information, see products issued by the Weather Prediction Center and local National Weather Service Forecast Offices.
The National Weather Service in Charleston said an enhanced risk of rip currents is possible through early next week.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Even if this system won’t pose a direct threat to the South Carolina coast, it’s a reminder to always be prepared.
In case of a power outage, make sure to have the following emergency items stocked in your home;
- Car charger for cell phones and other devices
- Clean drinking water (recommended 1 gallon per person per day, minimum three days)
- Flashlights
- Batteries: Extra batteries for all of your devices
- Weather radio/clock
- Non-perishable food
- First aid kit
