East Coast braces for potential impact from Tropical Storm Imelda

Weather Events & Impact - Devastating floods in Arizona resulted in at least three fatalities [1] - Phoenix firefighters rescued two trapped drivers [1] - Globe, Arizona experienced severe mudslides [1] - Tropical storm Alda formed off the east coast [1] - Alda is expected to become a hurricane by Tuesday [2] - Alda is roughly 200 miles from Florida's coast [2] Forecast & Precautions - National Weather Service forecasts Alda to turn away from the US coast by midweek [2] - Flash flooding is possible in the Carolinas, with up to 6 inches of rain expected in some areas [3][4] - Residents near Charleston are taking precautions for heavy rains [3] - Dangerous beach conditions could extend as far south as parts of Georgia and Florida [3]