NC coastal flood warning, high surf advisory in effect along parts of Outer Banks: Tracking Imelda

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster lifted the State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Imelda.

That action came after the storm's forecast track shifted away from the South Carolina coast on Monday.

"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," said McMaster. "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."

Hurricane season ends Nov. 30.

Authorities in the Bahamas closed a majority of schools on Monday following mandatory evacuations for some islands in the archipelago as Tropical Storm Imelda was expected to drop heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, with landslides killing one man in Cuba.

Imelda was expected to drop 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) of rain across the northwest Bahamas through Tuesday, and 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) across eastern Cuba. State media in Cuba reported that 60-year-old Luis Mario Pérez Coiterio died in Santiago de Cuba following landslides in that area.

"After two days of intense rains in the municipality of Santiago de Cuba, we are now in the stage of saving human lives and the economy of the entire city," Mayor Indira Oliva Bueno said, according to a broadcast aired by the official Caribe channel.

Wrightsville Beach officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as potentially hazardous conditions from Tropical Storm Imelda approach.

The storm is expected to bring wind, flooding, and heavy rain to the Carolina coast on Monday before veering out to sea. Some beachgoers in Wrightsville told ABC11 Eyewitness News they adjusted their plans due to the storm.

Sean Coffey reports on the coastal impacts at Wrightsville Beach, while Tamara Scott provides updates from the Triangle.

"Seeing that the storm is coming-it was perfect timing to be able to leave today and not have to worry about craziness," Nicole McEminn of Graham said.

"It's not as angry as I expected, but it still looks a little turned up," John Sullivan of Wilmington said.

Stay tuned with ABC11 for live updates.

ABC11's Sean Coffey contributed to this report.

Imelda is not expected to make landfall in the United States, as the system remains over the Bahamas.

According to the latest forecast, the center of the storm will move across the northwestern Bahamas today before turning east-northeastward, steering it away from the southeastern U.S. by midweek. Maximum sustained winds are currently near 45 mph (75 km/h), with higher gusts.

Gradual strengthening is anticipated, and Imelda could potentially reach hurricane strength by Tuesday.

Imelda is expected to bring strong northeast winds along the Outer Banks, leading to coastal flooding and erosion.

Areas around Wilmington and Myrtle Beach could see two to four inches of rain, though the storm's southward shift may keep totals on the lower end of that range.