The National Hurricane Center and the Charleston National Weather Service have issued the first advisory for Tropical Depression Three, which is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm as it approaches the South Carolina coast.
A Tropical Storm Watch is now in effect for our area, including Charleston, McClellanville, and Edisto Island. The Town is monitoring the storm development along with Charleston County’s Emergency Management Department.
Key Local Impacts:
- Timing: Tropical storm conditions are possible Saturday through Sunday morning. Landfall will likely be near Charleston on Sunday morning.
- Winds: 10–20 mph, gusts up to 30 mph, with potential for stronger winds (39–57 mph). Officials advise you to secure outdoor items and complete your preparations now.
- Enhanced risk of rip currents through the weekend.
- A High Surf Advisory has been issued for the Charleston County coast for breakers of 4-6 feet. Beach erosion is possible.
- Storm Surge: Up to two feet possible in low-lying coastal areas, mainly Saturday afternoon to evening. Minor flooding and beach erosion are likely.
- Rainfall: Around one inch is expected with localized flooding in poor drainage areas.
- Tornadoes: Not expected at this time, but isolated thunderstorms are possible.
Please continue to get updates from your local meteorologists throughout the weekend.
-Submitted by Town of Seabrook Island
(Image credits: National Hurricane Center)