While all eyes are on the developing Imelda near the Bahamas, a surge of moisture ahead of what could be Imelda will result in heavy rainfall and blustery conditions, whether or not the tropical entity ventures anywhere close to the Palmetto State.

Imelda has reached hurricane strength and is bringing rain, gusty winds and heavy surf to the North Carolina coast. Imelda is expected to take a sharp turn away from the southeastern United States on Tuesday, Sept. 30, which should lessen the impacts on the North Carolina coast.

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Wrightsville Beach officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as potentially hazardous conditions from Tropical Storm Imelda approach.

Tropical Storm Imelda is no longer expected to hit South Carolina’s coast, but Horry County’s beaches will still see some rain and dangerous rip currents.

Parts of the North Carolina coast should brace for beach erosion, ocean overwash, and flooding as Tropical Depression Nine — a future Imelda — is expected, forecasters say. Up to 10 inches of rain is possible from future Imelda and large ocean swells could trigger “multiple coastal hazards” in North Carolina,

The FOX 5 Storm Team is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Imelda, currently churning near the Bahamas. While the system is not expected to make landfall in the United States, forecasters say it could still bring tropical rains and possible storm surge to parts of South Georgia.

Tropical Storm Imelda has not stopped the Myrtle Beach-area’s first Trader Joe’s grocery store from opening on Sept. 30, company officials have confirmed.

Tropical Storm Imelda will stay offshore the Carolinas but will still help to produce heavy rain, rough surf, rip currents and minor coastal flooding. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto churns in the Atlantic,