Tropical Storm Hermine’s Path Moves Toward Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist John Farley says, Tropical Storm Hermine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hermine is expected to track over Florida, Georgia, then through Central South Carolina on Friday with very heavy rain.
Rainfall totals are expected to range from 3 to 6 inches, which could lead to some flooding by Friday night. Stay tuned for further updates as the storm gets closer.
Derrec Becker with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division says key local and state agencies have been notified to be ready to respond if the need arises.
The Red Cross is urging South Carolina residents to be prepared in the event of a major storm by packing emergency kits, planning evacuation routes, and monitoring weather updates.
For more information on how you can be prepared go to www.redcross.org.
