Tropical Storm Beryl on the Move

Update, 8 p.m.:

Update, 5 a.m.: Tropical Storm Beryl continued to press into northern Florida, with sustained winds up to 50 mph. The storm's winds are expected to slow as it continues moving over land.

Forecasts show the storm heading over the Lowcountry late Tuesday night and into the early hours Wednesday morning with sustained winds up to 35 mph. From here, the storm is expected to run back out to the Atlantic and strengthen again over open water.

The National Weather Service to warns of dangerous rip currents in the Charelston area due to the storm.

Authorities on Sunday afternoon after a swimmer was allegedly seen heading out over the breakers and didn't come back. The search was called off.

Original Report: Tropical Storm Beryl pushed ashore in Jacksonville, Fla., overnight Sunday, bringing 65 mph winds and pelting rains, but little damage was reported, according to news reports.

Forecasts predict Beryl will move inland overnight Sunday and then take a northerly route to southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina. Forecasts predict the storm will bear down on the Lowcountry Tuesday evening.

Already the storm may have claimed one victim. The U.S. Coast Guard also rescued three people and a dog aboard a sinking boat in Charleston Harbor.

Authorities have strongly cautioned boaters and swimmers from going out on the water over the next few days as Beryl passes.

The good news is that Beryl, which strengthened and gained organization as it reached the Florida coast Sunday, will weaken as it moves over land during the next few days.

Though Beryl currently spans 115 miles wide and was producing wind speeds of 48 mph even on its outer bands, it was not causing serious damage in Florida.

Nearly 21,000 people are without power in the northeast Florida region. Bridges were closed in Jacksonville and flights were cancelled at the airport, but no injuries or other major damage was reported, according to the Florida Times Union.