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The stagnant weather pattern continues this week, with showers in thunderstorms remaining constant and increasing the flooding risk across many parts of South Carolina.
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South Carolina can expect an active end to the week as far as storm and shower coverage as there is a cold front and incoming stationary front that will continue to enhance activity throughout the weekend.
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After a rash of rip current deaths in Florida, officials are urging people to stay extra vigilant the remainder of the holiday weekend as distant Beryl churns up the surf along the southeastern US and Gulf coast states.
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Beryl continues to hammer Jamaica on Wednesday, then the Cayman Islands. Long-term forecasts vary in final track and intensity.
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After a deadly end to the month of June with rip current deaths, there will be a few days of calmer conditions before dangerous rip current risks arrive for the 4th of July holiday weekend.
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Forecasters warn that Hurricane Beryl could be a sign of a very hyperactive hurricane season that is already one for the history books.
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Storm poses no current threats to the Southeast. Interests in the western Caribbean are urged to follow the forecast closely.
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The second tropical depression of the season has formed and it will likely strengthen as it continues to move closer to the Caribbean this weekend.
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Two tropical waves could develop in the coming days. Both are outside of the deep layer of Saharan dust currently suppressing tropical storm formation over the Caribbean. But the dust will move out.
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The successful launch of the GOES-U satellite means huge advancements with satellite technology that will last into the 2030's.
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Between 2013 and 2022, there were 4 deaths from lightning strikes in South Carolina. Overall, in the United States, lightning injures hundreds of people and takes nearly 30 lives each year. But these numbers are falling.
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A tropical disturbance with a low chance of developing will continue to enhance the rip current risk as well as rough seas.