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.

The governor's order urges South Carolinians to prep ahead of the storm that could bring strong winds, storm surge and rainfall late in the weekend

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,

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

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

Storm Humberto is barrelling towards the Continental United States and threatens to combine with another tropical weather event to create a 'super-storm'

SCEMD has an online tool that makes it simple to find your evacuation zone. By entering your address, you can see if you live in a designated coastal evacuation area. The zones are grouped by county and labeled alphabetically, such as Zone A, B, or C, D, E, and F.

Hurricane Humberto is officially brewing in the Atlantic, but a currently unnamed disturbance could be a bigger threat to South Carolina.