Forecasters say environmental conditions remain conducive for gradual development as the system travels west-northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic. The disturbance could reach the Leeward Islands — including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico — by the middle or latter part of this week.

Along with the potential for minor flooding in low-lying areas, the forecast also calls for dangerous surf and beach conditions through the weekend.

Officials across South Florida, which has been saturated by rain throughout September, continue to keep an eye on an unnamed weather system gaining strength in the Caribbean.

AccuWeather meteorologists continue to warn of increased tropical activity in the Atlantic and East Pacific basins as we continue into the middle of October. Yet again, the southeastern United States is under threat for tropical impacts.

A pair of storms will keep things stirred up along the Atlantic Coast. Fortunately, a direct U.S. hit from either storm is not in the forecast.

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The FOX 5 Storm Team is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Imelda, currently churning near the Bahamas. While the system is not expected to make landfall in the United States, forecasters say it could still bring tropical rains and possible storm surge to parts of South Georgia.

In the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Narda was churning about 1,025 miles (1,650 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California and heading west-northwest at 12 mph (19 kph). The Category 1 storm was expected to maintain its strength on Friday before weakening over the weekend.

The combination of a higher-than-normal tide and the continued effects of Hurricane Imelda also will lead to an increased chance of flooding.

With Tropical Storm Imelda not far from our coast, places like Fernandina are expected to see higher tides Tuesday afternoon.

As the Grand Strand and Pee Dee keep a watchful eye on the next tropical weather system in the Atlantic, officials say it’s never too early to plan ahead