Imelda won’t make direct landfall, but Myrtle Beach not out of path. What to expect
Potential Tropical Storm Imelda will turn away from the coast, but Myrtle Beach will still see impacts, according to a National Weather Service advisory sent on Sunday morning.
The storm, called Tropical Depression #9, is expected to strengthen as it moves north from Sunday through Tuesday, but will likely turn offshore due to steering effects from Hurricane Humberto, the advisory says. However, rain and flooding may still be on the table for the Grand Strand.
However, the Carolinas, including the Myrtle Beach area, should closely monitor the storm considering the complicated forecast of the storm off the coast, the NWS said.
The most likely time of arrival of any tropical storm effects is during the day on Tuesday, especiall for coastal areas, the NWS said.
The NWS still anticipates hazardous marine conditions as swells from the two offshore storms interact with one another. There is a lower threat of storm surge flooding and minor wind impacts.
Tropical storm force winds could still cause some power outages and downed trees in the area. Winds of more than 39 mph are expected at least throughout Tuesday along the coast.
From Tuesday through Wednesday, some coastal flooding from storm surge is also possible in low-lying areas along the oceanfront., near inlets, waterways and tidal creek areas. Significant erosion is possible near beaches. Though there may be high waters in the next week, National Weather Service meteorologist Tim Armstrong said that any storm surge flooding in the Myrtle Beach area “will not be a major event.”
There is moderate potential for flooding rainfall. The Myrtle Beach area is expected to get 4 to 6 inches of rain, which will come down between Monday night and Tuesday night and could lead to some isolated flash flooding, Armstrong said.
No tornadoes are currently expected, but waterspouts could be possible on the ocean.
The weather service will continue to send out updates as the storm progresses off the coast.
This story was originally published September 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM.
