Will Hurricane Gabrielle affect Myrtle Beach? 2 new disturbances right behind her
Hurricane Gabrielle won’t hit the Myrtle Beach area, but meteorologists have their eyes on two new tropical disturbances that could create a new storm.
Gabrielle, the second major hurricane of the season, is expected to stay “well, well out” from Myrtle Beach as it continues its northward journey, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Mark Bacon. However, two disturbances are brewing off the coast that could give way to the next named Atlantic storm: Humberto.
There is no immediate threat presented by either Gabrielle or potential storm Humberto; forecasters expect to know more over the next few days about what’s brewing in the Atlantic basin.
Bacon explained that the two new disturbances are “at least a week out” from reaching the southeastern coast of the U.S. The two disturbances haven’t formed into storms yet, making it hard to predict what will happen, according to Bacon.
The first disturbance was located in the central and western tropical Atlantic, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts on Tuesday afternoon. The disturbance had a 60% chance of cyclone formation over the next 48 hours on Tuesday afternoon, and a 90% chance of cyclone formation over the next seven days, according to the forecast.
The second disturbance was located east of the Leeward Islands on Tuesday afternoon, according to NOAA forecasts. It has a 20% chance of cyclone formation over the next 48 hours as of Tuesday afternoon, and a 60% chance of formation over the next seven days.
With each passing day, Bacon said forecasters will know more about the two disturbances, and the possibility of Humberto. If a new storm is on its way to the Grand Strand, the area won’t feel its effects for about a week, Bacon said.
This story was originally published September 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
