As a tropical weather system batters the Carolinas with heavy wind, rain and the threat of flooding, how will the cyclone impact the Philadelphia area? Here's what you need to know ahead chances of rain and humidity this week.

An area of heavy rain and thunderstorms off the North Carolina and South Carolina coastlines Monday morning, designated Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 (or PTC 8 for short), is the next potential Atlantic system that may affect the continental United States.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight is bringing strong winds and heavy rains to parts of North Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center. These tropical storm conditions with heavy wind and rain will likely produce a continuation of tropical storm warnings for this region through Monday.

While Potential Tropical Cylone Eight is located off the Carolinas, dangerous beach and boating conditions are expected to impact Florida.

As Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight looms off the coast of South and North Carolina, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring its landfall — expected to be on Monday afternoon. Currently located 90 miles east-northeast of Charleston,