From our news services
As of Saturday morning, the cyclone off the southeastern coast remains identified as Tropical Depression Three. It has begun slow movement north-northwest towards the Carolinas.
The forecast anticipates that the system will strengthen into a weak tropical storm, impacting the region from Saturday night through Monday.
However, torrential downpours could begin as early as Saturday afternoon, with forecast totals increasing from yesterday to 1 to 3 inches, and isolated areas possibly receiving over 4 inches. This could lead to localized flash flooding.
The probability of experiencing tropical storm-force winds has slightly increased from Friday but remains low. Winds will be at least up to 20 mph on occasion on Sunday. If the winds pick up, they will most likely occur beginning late Sunday afternoon and evening.
An elevated rip current risk is also expected to persist for area beaches into early next week.
