Charleston Prepares for Tropical Depression 3

News Summary

Charleston is bracing for Tropical Depression 3, located 150 miles off the coast. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued, with winds expected up to 45 mph and rainfall between 2-5 inches. Residents are advised to stay prepared and monitor updates as the system could strengthen into a tropical storm before making landfall on Sunday.

Charleston Braces for Tropical Depression 3

Attention residents of Charleston! There’s some weather news brewing that you’ll want to keep an eye on. Tropical Depression 3 has officially formed off the Southeast coast as of Friday afternoon, about 150 miles south-southeast of our beautiful city. With the formation of this depression, the National Weather Service has issued an updated Tropical Storm Watch for our coastal friends in South Carolina.

What Does This Mean for You?

The Tropical Storm Watch came into effect late Friday night, around 10:40 p.m., and lasts until Saturday at 7 a.m. This watch affects areas from Edisto Beach to Little River Inlet, including our coastal haven, Georgetown. With this system swirling about, residents need to be prepared for peak wind forecasts expected between 25-35 mph and gusts potentially reaching up to 45 mph. While this is below tropical storm force winds, it’s still significant enough to warrant your attention.

Rain and Rip Currents on the Way

This isn’t just a wind event, though; there’s a chance of some heavy rain coming our way. Planning a beach day? Best think again! High surf and a risky high rip current warning will affect the coast on Saturday. With conditions unsuitable for boating, it’s better to stay safely on land. Stormy weather is expected with steady rain and thundershowers likely to hit the area.

What to Expect Next

The Tropical Depression, previously known as Invest 92L, is anticipated to gain strength and could soon become named Chantal within the next 24 hours. While we’re all hoping for a mild outcome, it’s crucial to stay informed as the system is projected to make landfall by Sunday morning.

Potential Flooding and Rainfall

2-5 inches hitting our area. Residents should be diligent, especially since a broader swath of low pressure might lead to possible flooding, notably across Eastern North Carolina. Areas further south have already reported over 5 inches of rainfall, particularly in Florida and coastal Georgia, so let’s all be extra cautious.

Preparing Yourself and Your Family

Officials are keeping a close eye on the ever-changing conditions, and they’ve stressed the importance of being prepared for potential flooding. You might even want to check your emergency kits and make sure you have everything ready to go. Depending on how things develop, statuses may be upgraded to Tropical Storm Warnings as we get closer to the weekend.

Wrapping It Up

As we gear up for what may be a rather rainy and windy weekend, remember to take precautions and keep a watchful eye on updates. It’s always better to be informed and ready than caught off-guard. With winds blowing from the East-Northeast at speeds of 20-30 mph, stay safe out there, Charleston! Whether you’re hunkering down at home or just keeping an eye on the weather, let’s look out for one another and get through this together.

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Additional Resources

• ABC News 4
• Fox Weather
• Bladen Online
• Count on 2
• Island Packet
• Wikipedia: Tropical depression
• Google Search: Tropical depression 3
• Google Scholar: Tropical depression Charleston
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Tropical depression
• Google News: Tropical depression Charleston

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