MIAMI (AP) — A storm without a name and unusual king tides were causing some flooding on the Carolina coast early Friday as tropical storms churned in the Atlantic and along Mexico’s Pacific coast. About a dozen streets were already flooded in Charleston, South Carolina, prompting the city to offer free parking in certain garages. A high tide of 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) was expected Friday morning, marking the 13th highest in over a century of recorded data in Charleston Harbor. The unnamed coastal storm, combined with exceptionally high king tides—when the moon is unusually close to Earth—poses a risk of heavy winds and coastal flooding, especially for vulnerable areas like the Outer Banks of North Carolina and around Charleston. In the Outer Banks, forecasters warn of the worst weather occurring from Friday through the weekend, with concerns that highway N.C. 12 on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands may be forced to close again due to ocean overwash. Meanwhile, in the Pacific, Tropical Storms Priscilla and Raymond threaten heavy precipitation along the Mexican coast, with flood watches already issued for parts of Arizona, California, and Nevada. Priscilla was centered approximately 190 miles (300 kilometers) west-northwest of Cabo San Lazaro, with maximum sustained winds of about 50 mph (85 kph) and moving north at 6 mph (9 kph). A tropical storm warning was also issued for Raymond, which is forecast to approach Baja California Sur over the weekend. In the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Jerry is moving northwest past the northern Leeward Islands, potentially strengthening into a hurricane. As the ghost of La Niña looms with an unpredictable influence on global weather patterns, meteorologists continue to monitor the storms as the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season progresses.
Unusual Storms and King Tides Cause Flooding in Carolina Coast

Unusual Storms and King Tides Cause Flooding in Carolina Coast
Early Friday, a nameless storm along with extraordinary king tides has resulted in some flooding along the Carolina coast. Cities, particularly Charleston, SC, have started experiencing flooded streets with warnings for worse weather ahead.
A nameless coastal storm is causing flooding along the Carolina coast, particularly in Charleston, where streets are submerged due to unusually high king tides. Forecasters predict heavy winds and potential closures on key highways in the Outer Banks. Meanwhile, in the Pacific, Tropical Storms Priscilla and Raymond are threatening heavy rainfall across Mexico and the U.S. Southwest, with flood watches issued in several states.