URGENT: Tropical Storm Barrels Down on Southeast, Heavy Rains Imminent

BREAKING NEWS Tropical Storm Barrels Down on Southeast, Heavy Rains Imminent South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency as Tropical Depression 9 is expected to make landfall early next week. The storm system is currently hovering over the Caribbean and is forecasted to bring significant wind, heavy rainfall, and flooding across the entire state. The National Hurricane Center warns that the storm's arrival, speed, and intensity are hard to predict, but its impact will be felt statewide. Residents are advised to pay attention to forecasts, updates, and alerts from official sources and begin making preparations immediately. Just one year after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, leaving casualties and calamity in its wake, residents are bracing for another potentially devastating storm. The storm's expected landfall is a stark reminder of the region's vulnerability to severe weather events. The National Hurricane Center will continue to monitor the storm system as it begins affecting eastern Cuba and Jamaica. Residents are urged to stay informed through official channels and follow evacuation orders if issued. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*