Charleston, SC – A developing tropical system currently near eastern Cuba and the southeastern Bahamas could impact the South Carolina coast by Wednesday afternoon.
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the disturbance—labeled Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine—is expected to strengthen into a tropical depression or tropical storm within the next day. The latest forecast cone shows the system moving northward, with a possible approach to the southeastern U.S. coastline by midweek.
At 5 p.m. Friday, the system was centered at 20.9°N and 74.6°W with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, moving northwest at 9 mph. Current projections place the storm near the South Carolina coastline around 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
For now, the National Weather Service Tampa Bay office reports that no significant impacts are expected for west-central and southwest Florida. However, forecasters are urging residents across the Southeast, including coastal Georgia and South Carolina, to closely monitor updates as the system organizes.
Potential impacts along the South Carolina coast could include heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and hazardous surf, though the exact strength and track remain uncertain. The NHC emphasized that hazardous conditions can occur outside of the projected cone.
Residents and visitors along the eastern seaboard are advised to review their storm preparedness plans and stay informed through official channels.
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