Subtropical Storm Ana
Friday, May 8th, 2015It’s three weeks before the start of the 2015 hurricane season and we have our first subtropical/tropical storm. As of the 8 AM advisory, Subtropical storm Ana was stationary off the coast of South Carolina, has a central pressure of 1005 MB and a wind speed of 45 MPH. Ana is forecast to slowly approach the South Carolina coast with an eventual landfall near or over Myrtle Beach Sunday night. As such, aside from the rain from an outer rain band last night, Ana is not a threat to the Georgia coast.
The NWS is forecasting 35 MPH winds with 45 MPH gusts and two tenths of an inch of rain every six hours from Saturday morning to Sunday night for Myrtle Beach. There’s also a rip current warning for the area.