Tropical Storm Bertha formed near the South Carolina coast on Wednesday, shortly before making landfall near Charleston.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Edisto Beach to the South Santee River, and heavy rainfall is expected, the National Hurricane Center said. .

The center said tropical storm conditions are forecast to continue near the coast over the next few hours.

Tropical Storm Arthur dumped heavy rain on the East Coast earlier this month after forming near Florida.