COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Governor Henry McMaster and state emergency management officials discussed Saturday potential impacts from Tropical Depression 9 (future Imelda) on the state, encouraging residents to pay attention to the forecast.

While the forecast for Tropical Depression 9 has improved since Friday, Gov. McMaster warned that it still poses "a significant threat to our entire state" with heavy rain and dangerous flooding expected.

"The storm’s track and intensity remain uncertain, but what is certain is that Team South Carolina will be ready," the governor said.

State officials said an evacuation of the coast is not expected, nor do they anticipate the need for any storm shelters.

Gov. McMaster declared a State of Emergency for South Carolina on Friday afternoon, which activat

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