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A strengthening low pressure is forecast to bring rounds of heavy rain, gusty winds, and dangerous beach conditions for the Memorial Day weekend.

Near average storm frequencies are expected this season in the Atlantic Basin.

The first seven-day Tropical Weather Outlook was issued by the National Hurricane Center Monday, May 15.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week lasts through May 6.

Prepping for hurricane season starts with knowing your risks. Hurricanes are much more than just a coastal problem, so knowing what types of water and wind hazards could happen where you live is critical to your safety.

Scattered strong and severe storms will be possible Saturday as a line of thunderstorms move into the state.

There are many factors which may prevent someone from evacuating or taking protective actions, including cost, transportation and mobility. Some weather events, like tornadoes, may only provide a few minutes of lead time. Emergency managers, community groups and municipal agencies are working to close those gaps to get people to safety as quickly as possible. But part of the problem is also as simple as human psychology.

A vigorous and slow-moving area of low pressure will bring the risk of flash flooding Thursday night and strong storms Friday morning in the Palmetto State.

A slow-moving area of low pressure will move into the Southeast through Friday, bringing with it the risk of flash flooding across the Palmetto State through Friday.

A strong cold front pushed through the area Friday afternoon but will linger just to our south for a few days. A stiff north breeze behind the system will give this weekend a much more winter-like feeling and possibly bring several inches of rain.