7/25 NEWSBREAK: New tropical wave near Bermuda now tracking toward S.C.

A tropical wave has formed in the southwestern Atlantic Monday afternoon, just a few hundred miles south of Bermuda and is making its way toward the southeastern United States. Some models track this disturbance toward the S.C. coast later this week.

Though the weak trough of low pressure has a small chance of development, S.C. residents are still cautioned to take preventive measures in the event of a major storm.

Meanwhile, a second area that was a few hundred miles east of the Windward Islands Monday afternoon is also being monitored. The activity is moving toward the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean Islands with a low chance for strong storm development.

If either storm were to develop past a tropical depression into a tropical storm, it would take the name Emily and become the fifth-named storm of the season.

In City Paper news:

CP: Reenactors observe Fort Wagner battle on Morris Island. Members of two Civil War reenactment groups walked the hot sands of Morris Island to observe the 160th anniversary of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the first unit of Black volunteer soldiers formed during the war, and the failed attack on Battery Wagner.

In other news from around the state:

Governor pushes for tougher illegal gun penalties. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster warns S.C. lawmakers that dangerous consequences could follow if they fail to enact stronger penalties on people who illegally possess guns.

Charleston airport eyes new passenger milestones of 6M passengers. Charleston International is eyeing a new milestone for passenger traffic after it saw 2.93 million travelers arriving and departing though June, up more than 17% over the same span last year and almost 25% higher than the first six months of 2019.

2.53 magnitude earthquake near Summerville. The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.53 magnitude earthquake around 5.6 miles northwest of Summerville Monday afternoon.

Charleston vodka company announces ownership with actor Renner. Actor Jeremy Renner announced on Instagram that he has purchased a piece of Sweet Grass Vodka, a local Charleston company with a flagship tasting room on Meeting Street Road.

Opening date for event space at Morrison Yard in Charleston. The View at Morrison Yard is a state-of-the-art contemporary private event space with water views seen from the floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive outdoor deck, and is expected to open Aug. 1.

Florida-based market opens in Mount Pleasant. Heights Meat Market is now open at 426 W. Coleman Blvd. in Mount Pleasant, offering everything from classic pork chops to Australian wagyu filet, alligator tenders, duck and even kangaroo.