Tropical Storm Jerry could develop into a hurricane by the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center, but what does that mean for the Myrtle Beach area?
“The short answer is: nothing,” National Weather Service meteorologist Mark Bacon told The Sun News on Thursday. Forecasts show Jerry staying many miles away from the Grand Strand, keeping east of Bermuda, Bacon said. However, another storm is expected to bring some coastal flooding to local beaches and roads.
An area of low pressure is forming off the coast, bringing the possibility of some rain and dangerous marine effects, Bacon said. The biggest risks associated with the forming storm are coastal flooding, high tides and some beach erosion, according to Bacon.
Impact timing of Tropical Storm Jerry on Coastal SC
Coastal flooding is expected to be ongoing throughout the duration of the storm, with the highest risk occurring on Friday from late morning to mid-day, according to the weather service. Hazardous marine and surf conditions are expected from Thursday through at least Sunday, with high seas, strong gusts, and rip currents, the weather service announced Thursday morning…