Tropical Storm Sally could bring flooding to parts of South Carolina. Here’s the forecast
After Tropical Storm Sally bears down on the Gulf Coast, the powerful storm has South Carolina in its path.
Remnants of Sally are expected to dump rain on western and central parts of the state, bringing the potential for flooding starting Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal South Carolina also could see heavy rain as the system is forecast to move toward the Atlantic later this week.
Tropical Storm Sally made landfall early Wednesday as a hurricane along the Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. A forecast map shows the system will move to the northeast starting Wednesday, bringing heavy rain to several southern states.
The conditions are expected to reach South Carolina starting Thursday, forecasters say. Four to 6 inches of rain are predicted in the western part of the state through early Friday, with up to 9 inches possible in some areas, according to the National Hurricane Center.
“Widespread flash and urban flooding is possible, as well as minor to moderate river flooding,” the center said.
A flash flood watch has been issued for Thursday morning until Friday morning for much of the Upstate.
A flash flood watch is also in effect early Thursday through early Friday in the Midlands. The remnants of Sally could bring 7 inches of rain or more to parts of the region, predictions show.
“This amount of rain will produce areas of flash flooding along smaller streams, creeks, and in urban areas,” the National Weather Service in Columbia said.
Near the coast, “tropical moisture” could create the potential for rain and some flooding on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston.
“The remnant low of Sally will continue to lift northeast on Friday and eventually drag a cold front through the local area,” the weather service said.
This story was originally published September 15, 2020 at 10:32 AM.
