A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Myrtle Beach area, according to the National Weather Service.
Tropical Cyclone Eight is building in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North and South Carolina and will bring storms to the Myrtle Beach area, according to the National Weather Service.
The warning means tropical storm-force winds in the areas of Surfside Beach, Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach through Monday evening.
The storm will pack high winds and rain, the NWS said in its Monday briefing. The path is still unclear, with the rainfall totals and wind gusts dependent on where it goes ashore.
The Myrtle Beach area is currently predicted to get around 2 to 3 inches of rain and winds from 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, NWS said.
Coastal Carolina University closes
Updated 6:40 a.m.
Coast Carolina University is closed Monday due to the potential tropical storm.
All classes are canceled and offices are closed, according to a Facebook post.
Only essential personnel will report for work
Horry County government offices closed
Updated 6:32 a.m.
Horry County government offices and facilities will be closed Monday because of expected tropical storm conditions, according to a Facebook post.
Horry County Parks and Recreation and Horry County Memorial Library programs scheduled for Monday will be canceled.
Horry County Solid Waste Authority Convenience Centers will be closed. Landfill operations will open Monday morning, but operations may be suspended depending on wind speeds observed on site.
HCSWA Material Recycling Facility as well as administrative offices will be closed.
Public safety departments will continue to provide critical services.
The Horry County Emergency Operations Center is not currently activated but Emergency Management staff is monitoring the storm and conditions.
Normal County operations are anticipated to resume on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Myrtle Beach airport remains open
Updated 6:31 a.m.
Myrtle Beach International Airport will remain open but passengers should check the status of their flights with their airlines, according to Horry County government Facebook.
Horry County closed its government offices on Monday because of the potential tropical storm.
Horry County Schools goes to e-learning
Updated 6:26 a.m.
Horry County Schools has gone to an e-learning day Monday because of the storm. Schools will be closed but students will operate on e-learning.
Students who are unable to participate due to power outages, lack of a computer device or internet service, or other barriers will have the opportunity to complete assignments at a later date, according to a press release.
All extracurricular competitions (athletic and other extracurricular) scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, will be rescheduled.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College closed
Updated 6:26 a.m.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College will cease all normal operations on Monday, September 16, 2024.
As a result, all HGTC employees will not work remotely or provide remote services, according to a press release.
HGTC plans to resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, as it continues to monitor weather conditions closely.
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