As of 6:00 am Sunday, 29 May 2016, the National Weather Service – Charleston decreased the wind rating to below tropical storm force with gusts up to 40 mph and forecast an additional 1 – 3 inches of rain with potential for localized storm surge of up to 1 foot. Conditions are marginally favorable for tornadoes. Charleston County Emergency Management Department indicates that the high rip current risk remains in effect until 8:00 pm 29 May 2016.
—John Gregg, Town of Seabrook Island