As of 1200 UTC on 5 September 2008, Tropical Storm Hanna was located approximately 114 mi/185 km east of Melbourne, Florida, and approximately 425 mi/680 south of Wilmington, North Carolina. The storm is moving northwest at approximately 8 mph/7 kt. According to meteorologists at Wilkens Weather Technologies, the storm is expected to turn to the north later on 5 September. The storm has maximum sustained winds of approximately 65 mph/56 kt with higher gusts. Hanna is expected to make landfall along the North and South Carolina coast late on 5 September. Authorities have established evacuation centers in preparation for possible flooding. Charleston International Airport (KCHS/CHS) expects to stop receiving commercial flights at 1700 local time.

As of 0900 UTC on 5 September, Tropical Storm Josephine was located 664 mi/1,065 km west of the Cape Verde Islands. The storm is moving at approximately 9 mph/8 kt and has maximum sustained winds of approximately 50 mph/43 kt. The storm has disrupted shipping in the area; however, it is not currently known whether the storm will make landfall.