Make sure you are staying updated to plan safe arrangements for checking out and checking in

Please continue to check with Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort Sheriff’s Department and the Weather Channel for updates. We will continue to keep everyone updated, as we are informed.

Below is the latest update of the effects to be expected from the storm.

Tropical Storm Watch

• Beaufort, SC

…STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT… …TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT… A Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED – Hilton Head Island – Beaufort – Bluffton * WIND – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equivalent Tropical Storm force wind – Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 55 mph – Window for Tropical Storm force winds: early Friday morning until Saturday morning – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph – 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: Life-threatening storm surge possible – Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 2-4 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas – Window of concern: Begins Wednesday morning – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 3 feet above ground – PLAN: Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. – PREPARE: Evacuation efforts and flood preparations should soon be brought to completion before conditions become unsafe. – ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or needlessly risk lives. – POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant – 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. * FLOODING RAIN – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: – Peak Rainfall Amounts: 4-8 inches, with locally higher amounts – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for moderate flooding rain – PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are possible. – PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. – ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life. – POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant – Moderate rainfall flooding could prompt some rescues. – Rivers and tributaries could quickly become swollen with swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially in normally vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches overflow. – Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. Several places could experience expanded areas of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures. * TORNADO – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: – Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few tornadoes – PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a few tornadoes. – PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives. – ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly. – POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited – Isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans. – Isolated locations could experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. – In isolated locations, tornadoes could damage trees, vehicles, boats and buildings, especially mobile homes and other poorly constructed structures. *

FOR MORE INFORMATION: – https://weather.gov/chs – https://ready.gov/hurricanes – http://www.bcgov.net