Tropical Storm Debby is likely to affect the Myrtle Beach area this week, bringing flooding and 8 inches of rain, according to the Aug. 4 National Weather Service.
The storm is expected to do so turns into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in Florida, the National Weather Service said. Debby is then forecast to move inland over Florida and Georgia before making its way into the Carolinas. It can stay in the country or move into the Atlantic.
The Myrtle Beach area could see the first signs of Debby starting Sunday with some rain. It will increase in intensity, with the worst part of the storm expected to hit Tuesday and Wednesday.
“Much uncertainty exists with the track after Debby crosses Florida given that the storm will be in an area of very weak steering,” the Aug. 4 briefing said.
TD4 has become Tropical Storm Debby. Debby approaches from the southwest early to mid next week. There continues to be a lot of uncertainty with the track, but the biggest concern is flooding from heavy rain. Keep following https://t.co/4v6lbn8qR6 for the latest updates pic.twitter.com/XQF8NO4i5C
— NWS Wilmington, NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) August 3, 2024
Horry County could receive eight to 12 inches of rain, which would happen over several days, the National Weather Service said. This can result in life-threatening flooding.
There is a threat of extreme flooding rains in southern Horry County and major flooding in the rest. There could be flooding, urban flooding and the Waccamaw River could be affected.
The sea will become dangerous starting Sunday, with rough waves, dangerous rip currents and dangerous marine activity. There is also a risk of tornadoes in coastal areas.
It is too early to say which parts of the Myrtle Beach area may suffer the most flooding and storm damage. Debby should also hit Charleston and Hilton Head, as well as parts of inland South Carolina. Charleston is in an extreme flood zone and is expecting 16 to 20 inches of rain. Hilton Head could potentially see 20 to 30 inches of rain.