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The soon-to-be Helene has formed, tropical storm warnings are now in effect for the Grand Strand
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The soon-to-be Helene has formed, tropical storm warnings are now in effect for the Grand Strand

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The WMBF First Alert Weather team has issued a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for Monday as Storm Helene is approaching and will impact our region. Helene will likely strengthen into a tropical storm tonight.

For this reason we publish FAWD
For this reason we publish FAWD(WMBF News)

SOON HELENE

A low pressure system forming offshore could reach tropical strength tonight into Monday. Even if this system does not become tropical, impacts of locally heavy rain, strong wind gusts and coastal flooding are possible. The exact track of this system is still uncertain, but it will likely make landfall somewhere between the Grand Strand and Wilmington on Monday.

The National Hurricane Center has now upgraded this system to soon become Helene. Maximum sustained winds are currently at 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Helene will likely be upgraded to a tropical storm tonight.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the entire Grand Strand.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the entire Grand Strand.(WMBF News)
  • A TROPICAL STORM WARNING was introduced for the entire Grand Strand
  • A Flood warning was published for the counties of Horry, Marion, Dillon, Georgetown and Robeson.
  • A NOTE ON HIGH SURFING There, 1.80 m high breakers, slight erosion and dangerous surf backflows can be observed.
  • A STORM WARNING for coastal waters and dangerous boating conditions is also excluded.

Please note that further warnings and advisories are likely to be issued.

There are numerous observations and warnings, and there will probably be more.
There are numerous observations and warnings, and there will probably be more.(WMBF News)

RAIL

The soon-to-be-Henry Helene is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm tonight before making landfall on the Carolina coast tomorrow as a tropical storm.

Helene is expected to develop into a tropical storm tonight
Helene is expected to develop into a tropical storm tonight(WMBF News)

HEAVY RAIN

Areas near the landfall of the center of this developing system will experience localized excessive rainfall, which may result in flash flooding.

According to recent data, this system has come ashore a little further south, probably between Myrtle...
According to recent data, this system is located a little further south, probably between Myrtle Beach and Wilmington.(WMBF News)

Total rainfall could be 2 to 6 inches, with higher amounts in some areas. It is currently unclear where the axis of heaviest rain will be.

Precipitation amounts are likely to be highest along the coasts and at landfall sites.
Precipitation amounts are likely to be highest along the coasts and at landfall sites.(WMBF News)

WIND

While damaging winds are not expected, wind gusts of 35 to 45 miles per hour are possible at the center’s landfall.

Tropical storm winds are likely to be seen throughout tomorrow
Tropical storm winds are likely to be seen throughout tomorrow(WMBF News)

Here too, the exact location of the strongest winds depends on the position of the low pressure area and where it moves on land.

Flooding on the coast

The developing low pressure system combined with spring tides could cause minor coastal flooding tonight into Monday. Areas with strong offshore winds have the greatest chance of coastal flooding. The strongest offshore winds will occur near and north of where the low pressure system makes landfall.

A flash flood warning is in effect for Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Dillon and Robeson Counties.
A flash flood warning is in effect for Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Dillon and Robeson Counties.(WMBF News)

We’re here to keep you updated on any forecast changes. The best way to stay informed is to download the WMBF First Alert Weather App.

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