Tropical storm alerts have been posted and at least one state has declared a pre-emptive state of emergency as a looming storm system is on its way to becoming future Hurricane Imelda, bringing the potential threat of heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the Southeast.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Friday declared a state of emergency as the tropical disturbance moved closer, telling residents of his state to monitor the forecast and start preparing. The governor's order puts emergency plans in place and makes federal help available.

Gov. Henry McMaster on Friday declared a state of emergency as Tropical Disturbance 94L threatened South Carolina, urging residents to monitor forecasts and beg

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has declared as a state of emergency in South Carolina as the state gets ready for a potential encounter with a tropical system next week.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency on Friday afternoon in preparation for potential severe weather early next week.

Steering currents could bring Invest 93L close to North Carolina over the weekend. Expected impacts include winds, rain and dangerous surf.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is forecast to strengthen into Imelda as it moves toward the Carolinas, bringing threats of strong winds, heavy rainfall and coastal flooding early next week. Forecasters warn that impacts could include power outages,

A state of emergency has been issued in South Carolina in anticipation of a potential landfalling tropical system next week. Meanwhile, Humberto went from a tropical storm to a category 4 hurricane in less than a day.