A state of emergency has been declared by Globe Mayor Al Gameros as the community was hit with devastating flooding on Friday.

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.

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency Friday ahead of potential severe tropical weather impacts to the state

The Executive Order 2025-33 activates the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and directs the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to commence statewide preparation and coordination procedures with all relevant local, state, and federal agencies in advance of the landfall of a potential Tropical Storm or Hurricane.

"We have seen this before. Now is the time to start paying attention to forecasts, updates, and alerts from official sources and begin making preparations."

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the state’s law against price gouging has gone into affect ahead of the coming tropical storm. The announcement comes after Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the same tropical storm.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency ahead of impacts from a potential hurricane.

COLUMBIA, SC (WMBF) - The Palmetto State’s top official is declaring a State of Emergency. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the decision Friday afternoon. The move comes as impacts from developing Imelda are looking likely next week for the Carolinas.

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.

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

The City of Charleston declared a State of Emergency Saturday "out of an abundance of caution" in advance of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine's uncertain impacts