Tropical Depression Forms Off Of The Southeast U.S. Coast

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Tropical Depression Three’s center was situated close to latitude 30.8 North, longitude 79.0 West, at 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC). The depression is traveling at around 2 mph (4 km/h) toward the north. Through Saturday, there will be a gradual shift to the north-northwest, and on Saturday night and Sunday, there will be a shift to the north. The core of the depression is predicted to pass close to or over the South Carolina coast on Sunday morning.

Maximum sustained winds, according to data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter, are close to 35 mph (55 km/h), with greater gusts. The system is predicted to gradually intensify and turn into a tropical storm on Saturday.

Based on data from Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft, the minimum central pressure is predicted to be 1012 mb (29.89 inches).

CHANGES AS A RESULTS OF THIS ADVISORY:

From Edisto Beach, South Carolina, to Little River Inlet, South Carolina, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued.

OVERVIEW OF THE WATCHES AND WARNINGS APPLICABLE:

* Edisto Beach to Little River Inlet is under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A tropical storm watch indicates that, usually within 48 hours, tropical storm conditions could develop inside the watch region.

Interests along the U.S. southeast coast should keep an eye on this system’s development. Parts of this area will probably need more watches and warnings later tonight and on Saturday.

Please keep an eye on products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office for storm information particular to your area, including potential inland watches and warnings.

Important takeaways on Tropical Depression Three are located under the WMO title WTNT43 KNHC and the AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion.

WIND: Starting late Saturday or early Sunday, the watch area may see tropical storm conditions.

RAINFALL: From Saturday through Monday, Tropical Depression Three is predicted to bring significant rainfall to areas of the Carolinas’ coastal plain. Rainfall is predicted to range from 2 to 4 inches overall, with local totals of up to 6 inches. Flash floods would become more likely as a result.

Please refer to the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, which can be found at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?rainqpf, for a comprehensive representation of the predicted rainfall and flash flooding linked to Tropical Depression Three.

STORM SURGE: In regions of onshore flow, the tropical storm watch area may experience a storm surge that is one to two feet above ground level.

SURF: Over the course of the next few days, the depression is predicted to bring rip currents and rough surf to a large portion of the Carolina coastline.