It is anticipated that Tropical Storm Helene may develop early this week from Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight, which developed off the coast of Southeast United States on Sunday.
The system originally designated as Invest 95L is now being referred to as a probable tropical cyclone by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in order to allow it to send out tropical storm warnings along the Southeast coast. The coasts of North and South Carolina were under a Tropical Storm Warning.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 8: Where is it?
Charleston, South Carolina, is roughly 100 miles away from the potential tropical cyclone eight.
Where are the potential tropical cyclone 8 watches and advisories in effect?
From Edisto Beach, South Carolina, to Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina, there is a tropical storm warning in force.
What is the probable track of Tropical Cyclone 8?
Over the following few days, the NHC cautioned that areas of the Southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts could experience poor beach conditions, strong winds, and heavy rain with the risk for flash floods and coastal flooding due to the potential Tropical Cyclone Eight. Within the next day, it might develop into a tropical or subtropical storm.
A broad area of 2 to 5 inches of rainfall is predicted by computer forecast models, with locally greater amounts perhaps probable, mostly east of Interstate 95.
Wilmington and Morehead City in North Carolina, as well as Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, are coastal municipalities that fall under this category.
The Weather Prediction Center of NOAA has issued a flood warning for southeastern Virginia, eastern North Carolina, and northeastern South Carolina for Monday.
Inland towns like Raleigh and Charlotte in North Carolina and even Richmond in Virginia are still forecast to receive 1-3 inches of rain overall.
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Rip currents and beach erosion caused by rough waters
The possible tropical cyclone’s emergence raises the risk of rip currents and increases the possibility of more coastline erosion. Rough seas are a common occurrence along the coastline near the Outer Banks of North Carolina and southeast Virginia, as demonstrated by surges generated by Hurricane Ernesto, which was almost 1,000 miles distant.
The primary highway across the islands, North Carolina Highway 12, was flooded by waves created by the former Category 2 hurricane. One deserted house, at least, fell into the sea.
Swimming was prohibited in several areas of Cape Hatteras National Seashore after the collapse because of worries about debris in the sea. Although there are currently no signs that Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight’s surf will surpass Ernesto’s swells or cause any more house losses, the local National Weather Service office in Morehead City, North Carolina, has issued a number of advisories for beachgoers and boaters, alerting them to the potentially dangerous conditions.
