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Coastal low could bring rain, wind, dangerous rip currents to South Carolina coast this week
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A coastal low could bring heavy rain, windy conditions, and dangerous rip currents to the Charleston area this week. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center said in their Tuesday morning outlook that a non-tropical area of low pressure is expected to form near the southeastern U.S. coast in the next couple of days. If the low remains offshore, forecasters say it could develop some subtropical or tropical characteristics later in the week. The system could bring unsettled weather to the region, including heavy rainfall, breezy conditions, and an increased risk for dangerous rip currents along the beaches Wednesday into Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected to spread across the Lowcountry on Wednesday, with rainfall amounts ranging from one to three inches, and some isolated higher amounts possible. Gusty winds are possible from Wednesday into Wednesday night, specifically at the beaches, which brings an increased risk of rip currents. Stay prepared this season with the Storm Team 2 Hurricane Ready Guide For now, the National Hurricane Center is giving this system a low 10% chance of forming in the next seven days. Count on Storm Team 2 for updates. — Be sure to download the News 2 app and Storm Team 2 app so you can receive weather alerts and find the latest weather-related information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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National Hurricane Center watching low pressure system for potential development off southeast coast
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Hurricane season is officially underway as of June 1, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center are monitoring an area of low pressure off the southeastern U.S. coast. DOWNLOAD IT: Stay prepared with the Storm Team 2 Hurricane Ready Guide In a 2 p.m. update Monday, the NHC said a non-tropical area of low pressure was forecast to form near or offshore the U.S. coast sometime in the next couple of days. 'If the system remains offshore, the low could gradually develop some subtropical or tropical characteristics later this week while moving northeastward at 10 to 15 mph,' the NHC said. It's not yet clear what impacts, if any, the system could bring to the southeast. Forecasters are giving it a low 10 percent chance of development in the next seven days. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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State agencies to conduct full-scale hurricane evacuation exercise Wednesday
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Multiple agencies are set to test how prepared the state is to reverse highways in three major coastal areas should an evacuation be needed during the 2025 hurricane season. State and local agencies will conduct a full-scale exercise on Wednesday, June 4, to test lane reversal plans on I-26, U.S. 21, U.S. 278, U.S. 501, and S.C. 544. The drill will last from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. No traffic lanes will be reversed or closed during the drill, but drivers should expect to see equipment, state personnel, and more law enforcement officers staged along the shoulder of the highway and at exits. The Civil Air Patrol, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and South Carolina Forestry Commission will also be conducting aerial surveillance. 'These exercises help ensure that we are prepared to respond to a hurricane threatening our state,' said Robert G. Woods IV, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety director. 'Together with our state partners, we remain ready to quickly and efficiently move residents and visitors from the coast to the Midlands in the event that a mandatory evacuation order is given.' Storm Team 2 releases 2025 Hurricane Ready Guide Locally, lane reversal begins near mile marker 197 (Nexton Parkway) and I-26 in Charleston toward I-77 and I-26 in Columbia. Officials said the exercise should not disrupt traffic flow as intersections will not be blocked, and drivers will be able to travel freely. Forecasters are gearing up for a busy Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1 and runs through the end of September, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration putting the chance of an above-normal season at 60%. The agency's outlook predicts a range of 13 to 19 named storms, six to 10 of which could become hurricanes. Three to five are forecast to become major hurricanes, with winds of 111 mph or higher. 'Forecasts are pointing to an active hurricane season,' said South Carolina Emergency Management Division Director Kim Stenson. 'Hurricane Helene was a reminder that it only takes one storm to cause major impacts for South Carolina. It's critical for everyone — not only people who live along the coast — to review and practice their hurricane plans now. You can download Storm Team 2's Hurricane Ready Guide to find vital information about how to keep your family and property safe throughout the 2025 season. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Storm Team 2 releases 2025 Hurricane Ready Guide
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Hurricane season is here, and Storm Team 2 has a plan to help keep your family and property safe from any storm that may head our way. The Hurricane Ready Guide is back in its downloadable form for the 2025 season. This allows you to print the guide out, or download it to your phone or iPad, and take it with you while creating your hurricane preparedness kit. DOWNLOAD IT: Get your copy of the Storm Team 2 Hurricane Ready Guide In this guide, you will find vital information to assist in planning and readiness, including checklists to follow before the storm, what to add to your hurricane preparedness kit, hurricane evacuation maps, what you should bring to a storm shelter, and what steps to take when the storm passes. What else is in the guide? Find an emergency operations phone list How to prepare for high winds Steps to make a family evacuation plan Pet and animal shelter information Yard safety and protecting your property Restoring electrical services How to document for insurance Hurricane tracking map The 2024 hurricane season saw 18 named storms, two of which had major impacts on South Carolina — Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene. Both brought high winds, flooding, and tornadoes to much of the state. 'As we put 2024 in our rear-view mirror, we now look ahead. Early indications are pointing to another busy year, with forecast numbers close to those from last year. As you know, we can't predict where storms will make landfall before the season, but we continue to make strides in forecasting how many storms could form,' said Storm Team 2 Meteorologist Rob Fowler. Preseason forecasting is just that — a forecast, and as Storm Team 2 often reminds, it only takes one storm to make it a bad season. Your best action right now is to ensure your family has a plan that could activated at anytime during hurricane season. Your safety is always our top priority. You can count on Storm Team 2 and the entire News 2 team to be there for you before, during and after any storm that threatens our area. 2025-Storm-Team-2-Hurricane-Ready-GuideDownload Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
