Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Southeast Seacoast

A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Southeast seacoast, predicting heavy rain and coastal flooding off the Carolinas. The storm, located east-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, is moving northwest with sustained winds of 45 mph. Forecasters warn of urban flooding, high surf, and minor river flooding.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning for a significant portion of the Southeast seacoast, citing the impending threat of heavy rain and coastal flooding from turbulent weather off the Carolinas.

According to forecasters at the Miami-based center, the disturbance emerged offshore and prompted warnings from Edisto Beach, South Carolina, up to Ocracoke Inlet near the southern tip of North Carolina's Outer Banks.

As of the 5 pm EDT advisory on Sunday, the weather system was centered approximately 125 miles east-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina. With maximum sustained winds reaching 45 mph, it is advancing northwest toward the coastline at 7 mph. The storm is anticipated to cause urban and flash flooding, minor river flooding, and high surf in the Southeast over the coming days.

(With inputs from agencies.)