A developing tropical depression off the northeast Florida coast is expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to parts of Georgia and the Carolinas through the holiday weekend, with rain continuing into Monday. Tropical Depression Three, as it is designated, will bring some wet weather but is not expected to intensify significantly.
Current Status of Tropical Depression Three
According to the National Weather Service in Atlanta, Tropical Depression Three is slowly drifting northward. As of 5 p.m. Friday, the storm’s center was located at 30.8°N, 79.0°W with sustained winds of 35 mph. The system is moving at a sluggish pace of just 2 mph and is not expected to strengthen into a major storm.
Weather Impacts for Georgia and the Carolinas
East-Central Georgia: Cities like Macon and Augusta can expect localized downpours and occasional lightning starting Saturday afternoon. The system may bring wet conditions through Sunday.
South Carolina: Areas such as Columbia and Charleston are likely to see off-and-on showers through Sunday evening.
North Carolina: The southern counties in North Carolina may also experience rain as the system weakens inland by Monday morning.
While no widespread severe weather is expected, residents should remain weather-aware over the weekend, especially during outdoor July 4th plans. Heavy rain may create localized flooding, so it’s important to avoid flooded roadways and consider delaying travel when conditions are poor.
While Tropical Depression Three is not expected to bring severe weather, it will bring rain and occasional storms to parts of Georgia and the Carolinas through the holiday weekend and into Monday. Keep an eye on local weather updates and adjust outdoor plans as needed.
