Weather Alerts
Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 9 at 2:42PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
HLSCHS
This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia
**HURRICANE MILTON EXPECTED TO BRING WIND IMPACTS ACROSS SOUTHEAST
GEORGIA AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA**
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Storm Surge Watch has been cancelled for Beaufort, Coastal
Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper,
Coastal Liberty, and Coastal McIntosh
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coastal Bryan,
Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Inland
Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, and Inland McIntosh
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Beaufort, Charleston,
Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Inland Berkeley, Inland
Jasper, Long, and Tidal Berkeley
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 510 miles south-southwest of Charleston SC or about 430
miles south-southwest of Savannah GA
- 26.3N 84.0W
- Storm Intensity 130 mph
- Movement North-northeast or 30 degrees at 16 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall late tonight as a
major hurricane along the central west coast of Florida. The system
will gradually weaken as it tracks to the northeast across the Florida
Peninsula and into the Atlantic Thursday afternoon. Milton will then
continue to move further eastward across the Atlantic on Friday.
Although Milton will pass well south of the area, significant impacts
will extend for several hundred miles from where the center tracks.
Tropical storm force winds are forecast to begin impacting coastal
portions of the area Thursday morning and continue into Thursday
afternoon. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible with the
highest winds occurring near the coast and on elevated bridges and
overpasses. Winds will then steadily weaken through Thursday night.
Winds of this magnitude can down or uproot trees and cause power
outages.
Storm surge inundation of 1 to 3 feet above normally dry ground is
possible along the coast. The greatest potential for inundation could
occur with the high tide Thursday afternoon. Additional coastal
flooding is possible with high tide cycles Thursday night and Friday.
Breaking waves of 5 ft or greater are possible at all beaches tonight
into Friday. Breakers could peak around 5-8 ft Thursday afternoon.
Significant beach erosion is expected along the entire Georgia coast,
and the South Carolina coast up through Edisto Beach. Minor beach
erosion is also a concern for the Charleston County beaches,
especially Thursday afternoon.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal areas. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted,
but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow
rooted.
- Some roads impassable due to debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways, especially for high
profile vehicles.
- Isolated to scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia,
little to no impact is anticipated.
* SURGE:
Protect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across coastal Georgia and coastal South Carolina. Potential
impacts in this area include:
- Localized inundation of saltwater mainly along immediate
shorelines and in low-lying spots farther inland near rivers
and creeks.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions hazardous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Minor to moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf possibly breaching
dunes, mainly in normally vulnerable locations. Strong rip
currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.
Elsewhere across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia,
little to no impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Charleston SC around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 9 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
- Sapelo Island
- Darien
- Shellman Bluff
* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be
underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted.
- Some roads impassable due to debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways,
especially for high profile vehicles.
- Isolated to scattered power and communications outages.
* STORM SURGE
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet
above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
- Window of concern: Thursday morning until Friday evening
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
- The storm surge threat has decreased from the previous
assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot
above ground.
- PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding,
especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions
become unsafe.
- ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for
your area.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Localized inundation of saltwater mainly along immediate
shorelines and in low-lying spots farther inland near
rivers and creeks.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become
overspread with surge water. Driving conditions hazardous
in places where surge water covers the road.
- Minor to moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf possibly
breaching dunes, mainly in normally vulnerable locations.
Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks,
boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from
moorings.
* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: No significant rainfall forecast
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
potential for flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
against flooding rain at this time.
- ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from heavy rainfall.
* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes
- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.
- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.
* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- https://weather.gov/chs
- https://ready.gov/hurricanes
Tropical Cyclone Statement issued October 9 at 11:23AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
HLSCHS
This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia
**HURRICANE MILTON EXPECTED TO BRING WIND AND SURGE IMPACTS TO
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA**
NEW INFORMATION
---------------
* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch are in effect
for Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, and
Coastal McIntosh
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Inland Bryan, Inland
Chatham, Inland Liberty, and Inland McIntosh
- A Storm Surge Watch and Tropical Storm Watch are in effect for
Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, and Coastal Jasper
- A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Charleston, Inland
Berkeley, Inland Jasper, Long, and Tidal Berkeley
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 550 miles south-southwest of Charleston SC or about 470
miles south-southwest of Savannah GA
- 25.8N 84.3W
- Storm Intensity 145 mph
- Movement Northeast or 35 degrees at 17 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall late tonight as a
major hurricane along the central west coast of Florida. The system
will gradually weaken as it tracks to the northeast across the Florida
Peninsula and into the Atlantic Thursday afternoon. Milton will then
continue to move further eastward across the Atlantic on Friday.
Although Milton will pass well south of the area, significant impacts
will extend for several hundred miles from where the center tracks.
Tropical storm force winds are forecast to begin impacting coastal
portions of the area Thursday morning and continue into Thursday
afternoon. Frequent gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible with the
highest winds occurring near the coast and on elevated bridges and
overpasses. Winds will then steadily weaken through Thursday night.
Winds of this magnitude can down or uproot trees and cause power
outages.
Storm surge inundation of 2 to 4 feet above normally dry ground is
possible along the coast, except 1 to 3 feet along the coast of
Charleston County, including Downtown Charleston. The greatest
potential for inundation could occur with the high tide Thursday
afternoon. Additional coastal flooding is possible with high tide
cycles Thursday night and Friday.
Breaking waves of 5 ft or greater are possible at all beaches tonight
into Friday. Breakers could peak around 5-8 ft Thursday afternoon.
Significant beach erosion is expected along the entire Georgia coast,
and the South Carolina coast up through Edisto Beach. Minor beach
erosion is also a concern for the Charleston County beaches,
especially Thursday afternoon.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------
* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal areas. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted,
but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow
rooted.
- Some roads impassable due to debris, particularly within urban
or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving conditions on
bridges and other elevated roadways, especially for high
profile vehicles.
- Isolated to scattered power and communications outages.
Elsewhere across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia,
little to no impact is anticipated.
* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across coastal Georgia and coastal South Carolina south of
Edisto Beach. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Areas of inundation of saltwater along immediate shorelines and
in low-lying spots farther inland near rivers and creeks, with
storm surge flooding accentuated by waves. Damage to several
buildings, mainly near the coast.
- Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become
weakened or washed out, especially in normally vulnerable low
spots.
- Moderate to major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching
dunes. Strong and numerous rip currents.
- Minor to moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and
piers. Several small craft broken away from moorings,
especially in unprotected anchorages. Some navigation aids
possibly displaced well off station, creating difficult
navigation near inlets and waterways.
Elsewhere across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia,
little to no impact is anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------
* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
-----------
The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Charleston SC around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
High Surf Advisory issued October 9 at 10:00AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around 5
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to
8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Rip Current Statement issued October 9 at 10:00AM EDT until October 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around 5
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to
8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Tropical Storm Warning issued October 9 at 5:10PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
10 to 16 ft.
* WHERE...Savannah to Altamaha Sound GA out 60 NM, and South
Santee River SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.