{"id":3223,"date":"2026-07-15T19:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3223"},"modified":"2026-07-15T19:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:08:13","slug":"chance-of-tropical-disturbance-bubbling-in-gulf-what-to-know-for-hilton-head-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3223","title":{"rendered":"Chance of tropical disturbance bubbling in gulf. What to know for Hilton Head area"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The National Hurricane Center issued an area to watch for tropical activity forming in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3222\">34 years after stabbed baby found in Catawba River, SC mother\u2019s conviction upheld<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>As of Wednesday morning, there\u2019s a 20% chance a tropical cyclone will form over the next seven days. The cyclone could travel across central Florida, into southeast Georgia and the coast of South Carolina. The storm, if it develops, would be named \u201cBertha.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Lead Meteorologist Courtney Maskell for the National Weather Service in Charleston said chances of major threats to the Lowcountry are slim. If a tropical storm develops, the system would likely just bring extra rain to the area, she said.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not seeing anything that\u2019s screaming at me that this is something that anybody should be concerned about,\u201d Maskell said. \u201cThey just have it at 20%, but this is a good reminder that we are in tropical season, so everybody should be prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>Atlantic hurricane season off to a quiet start<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season would see eight to 14 named storms, three to six hurricanes, with one to three developing into major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Tropical Storm Arthur developed in the gulf on June 17, dumping heavy rain in portions of Texas before dissipating near Louisiana, producing strong storms and heavy rain across the southeast.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Tropical Storm Arthur is the only named storm so far during the Atlantic season, but it\u2019s still early. Hurricane season started June 1.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>In a typical Atlantic hurricane season, the first named storm forms by June 20, the first hurricane by Aug. 11 and the first major hurricane by Sept. 1, Maskell said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3220\">Mom Christine Wonsley pleads for peace as she prepares to bury son Nolan Wells<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A strengthening El Ni\u00f1o has major impacts as the climate event typically produces strong vertical wind shear, which works against hurricane formation in the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>El Ni\u00f1o, and its counterpart La Ni\u00f1a, are the warm and cool phases of the earth\u2019s climate patterns. An El Ni\u00f1o has already formed, with chances of it becoming one of the strongest on record. The strength of an El Ni\u00f1o does not guarantee stronger weather impacts, but may increase their likelihood.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>El Ni\u00f1o is more likely to bring a wetter season in the southeast with increased flooding.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>How to prep for a tropical storm or hurricane<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>South Carolina\u2019s  lists important information to know during an emergency, including essential items, evacuation zones and traffic routes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Before a storm hits, emergency managers urge residents to create an emergency kit, including items such as water, non-perishable food, batteries, electronic chargers, a radio, a first aid kit, flashlights, identification, importation documents, cash, medications, pet items, toiletries, blankets and extra clothes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Hurricane evacuations are issued by the governor when deemed necessary and are considered mandatory. Evacuation zones (A, B and C) are determined by potential storm surge and not by category of storm. Residents outside an evacuation zone can still evacuate, and those leaving do not have to wait until the designated time begins.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Officials say residents should be self-sufficient for the first 72 hours after a storm, as it can be difficult for emergency assistance to reach certain areas of the county depending on flooding or other hazards blocking a route.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3218\">Over a third of South\u2019s LGBTQ+ may be planning to move. See where SC stands<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Hurricane Center issued an area to watch for tropical cyclone formation in gulf. 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