Tropical Storm Watches Issued for SC Coast

5/19/2012 tropics No Comments

Here's a quick update on Tropical Storm Alberto, which has 50 MPH winds and is slowly drifting off towards the southwest. In about a day or so, a ridge is expected to break and allow the system to move off towards the northeast. However, there is uncertainty in the models and the NHC is making their best guess based on what the most reliable models are saying.

Due to the storm's proximity to the coast and the uncertainty in the track, the NHC has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the South Carolina coast from the Savannah River northward to the South Santee River. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm force winds (40-73 MPH) are possible within the next 24-36 hours.

I'll post another update late tomorrow morning or early tomorrow afternoon. If you live on the South Carolina or North Carolina coast, keep an eye on this system.

You can find more information at the National Hurricane Center's website and NWS Charleston's website.

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