CAROLINAS - Meteorologists are keeping an eye on a disturbance that could become Tropical or Subtropical Storm Helene before it moves inland later this evening. This weather disturbance has prompted tropical storm warnings along part of the coastal Carolinas and will produce flooding rain and strong winds regardless of if it turns into a named storm.
According to Weather.com, the system is currently labeled a Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight and is located 70 miles south-southwest of Cape Fear, North Carolina.
As the source noted, this procedure is typical for the National Hurricane Center so it may issue advisories, watches, and warnings for a system that hasn't yet developed, but that poses a threat of tropical storm-force winds to land areas within 48 hours.
For this weather disturbance, a tropical storm warning has been issued from South Santee River, South Carolina, northward to Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina. Tropical storm conditions with winds ranging from 39—73 mph will continue to affect this area into later this evening. The area of low pressure is also producing rain and windy conditions in North Carolina and northern South Carolina.
As the source went on to explain, this system has a medium chance of becoming Tropical Storm Helene or Subtropical Storm Helene before it moves inland late Monday. No intensification is forecasted before it tracks into the Carolinas.
Some rainfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding will be expected from northeastern South Carolina to North Carolina and Virginia.
We’ll keep an eye on this storm and others like it, so stay tuned to ANUK.
