Just in from the National Weather Service regarding Hurricane Ian’s potential impacts to Hilton Head Island:
1- A hurricane watch is now in effect
2- A tropical storm warning remains in effect
3- A storm surge warning is now in effect
What do these mean?
A Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours
A Tropical Storm Warning means sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 hours or less. These winds may be accompanied by storm surge, coastal flooding, and/or river flooding.
A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening
inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,
somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours
Please be prepared
As conditions are expected to rapidly deteriorate, please take the time to prepare. Visit the Hilton Head Island Hurricane Center https://www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/hurricane/ for information and resources to better prepare for a hurricane/tropical storm event.
Hilton Head Island Emergency Management will continue to keep you updated on Hurricane Ian.
Please stay safe.
A HURRICANE WATCH was just issued for our coastline as Hurricane Ian prepares to make landfall in Florida later today before moving in our direction. Hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surge could be possible late Thursday into Friday.
