Greenville, South Carolina – After a brief break from sweltering summer heat, eyes are now on the Atlantic as tropical disturbances ramp up just offshore. According to the National Hurricane Center, a broad area of disturbed weather off the Southeast U.S. coastline has a moderate chance of developing into a tropical system over the next week, with increased rainfall and rough surf possible for the Carolinas and Georgia.
While no immediate threats to land have been confirmed, forecasters urge residents from Charleston and Myrtle Beach up through Wilmington and into the western Carolinas to monitor updates daily. Minor coastal flooding, dangerous rip currents, and periods of gusty winds could develop by midweek if the system strengthens. Emergency officials recommend having hurricane kits ready, reviewing evacuation routes, and securing outdoor items ahead of any advisories.
Atlantic hurricane season typically peaks in late August and September, but this recent uptick signals that conditions are ripe for rapid changes. The National Weather Service warns that additional systems could form as ocean temperatures stay above average. More updates and possible watches may be issued in the coming days.
