A strong cold front will sweep across South Carolina midweek, bringing scattered showers, gusty winds and the coolest air since March. Behind the front, high pressure will deliver crisp, dry fall weather.

The tropics are still kicking. Invest 95 moves over the Central Atlantic and could brush the northeastern Caribbean; meanwhile, another minor disturbance is present in the western Caribbean.

A King Tide cycle is expected to aide in coastal flooding to places around Charleston and the Grand Strand during the workweek.

We are officially in a La Niña watch. This indicates a high likelihood of a transition from neutral to La Niña occurring during October to December 2025.

NOAA’s October weather outlook points to warmer-than-average temperatures across much of the U.S., including the Southeast, with drought conditions likely to worsen without significant rainfall.

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, adding to hazardous beach conditions.

Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected across much of South Carolina ahead of Tropical storm Imelda.

One year after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, devastated the Carolinas and impacted the Tennessee Valley, recovery efforts are still ongoing. NOAA reported more than 250 people were killed.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is forecast to strengthen into Imelda as it moves toward the Carolinas, bringing threats of strong winds, heavy rainfall and coastal flooding early next week. Forecasters warn that impacts could include power outages, downed trees, a significant storm surge and 5 to 10 inches of rain, with the greatest risk along South Carolina’s coastal communities.

Hurricane Humberto strengthened into a Category 1 cyclone on Friday and is expected to pass safely north of the Lesser Antilles. Forecasters are also closely monitoring Invest 94L near Hispaniola, which could threaten the Southeast U.S. next week.