Tropical storm conditions expected for parts of Carolinas

System expected to reach South Carolina coast Monday afternoon, then move inland across Carolinas

Tropical storm conditions were expected along a stretch of the US south-east seacoast as a low-pressure system bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and potential flooding has strengthened, forecasters said on Monday.

The system was expected to reach the South Carolina coast on Monday afternoon and then move inland across the Carolinas from Monday night through Wednesday, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Strong winds were approaching the coast on Monday morning and were expected to spread onshore.