From Cathy Haynes, Chief of Operations, Charleston County Emergency Management Department on 1 September:
“EMD participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service-Charleston. As of the 11 am advisory and if Hermine continues on the current track the impacts could be as follows:
-Rain- 4-8 inches later Thursday through Friday evening
-Winds- 30-35 mph sustained with 50-55 mph gusts early Friday through Friday evening
-Rip currents- increased rip currents and beach erosion through Friday evening
-Tornado/waterspouts- increased chances late Thursday through Friday evening
-Storm surge- 1-2 feet inundation, low concern due to fact this will occur during times of low tide
EMD will continue to monitor Tropical Storm Hermine and coordinate with the National Weather Service and update everyone and any changes.”
Submitted by Town of Seabrook Island