Key takeaways:
- Tropical Storm Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane.
- The storm surge warning has been issued for a stretch of the South Carolina coast from the Savannah River to the South Santee River, including Charleston.
- Residents in North Myrtle Beach, Garden City, and Edisto Island are advised to take extra precautions and be prepared for flooding.
Residents of South Carolina are bracing for the effects of Tropical Storm Idalia, which made landfall in Florida earlier in the day as a Category 3 hurricane. The storm weakened as it moved across Florida and into Georgia, but was still producing “very heavy rain” and bringing flooding to the coast of South Carolina.
The National Hurricane Center issued a storm surge warning for a stretch of the South Carolina coast from the Savannah River to the South Santee River, which includes Charleston. The center of the storm was around 15 miles north-northwest of Charleston at 11 p.m. Wednesday night.
North Myrtle Beach, Garden City, and Edisto Island all reported ocean water flowing over sand dunes and spilling onto beachfront streets Wednesday evening. Residents in these areas are advised to take extra precautions and be prepared for flooding.
The National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor the storm and will provide updates as the situation develops. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed and take all necessary safety precautions.
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