COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster has lifted the State of Emergency declared ahead of Tropical Storm Imelda, saying the system’s forecast track has shifted away from the South Carolina coast.

McMaster issued Executive Order 2025-34 on Monday, rescinding the emergency declaration and confirming that Team South Carolina has returned to normal operations.

"With Tropical Storm Imelda turning away from our coast over the weekend, I have lifted the State of Emergency as Team South Carolina returns to normal operations," McMaster said. "We will continue to monitor this storm, but we are fortunate to have avoided its worst impacts. Hurricane season is still upon us, and we will remain ready to respond to any storm that may threaten our state."

According to the National Hurricane Cent

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