With record low temperatures expected to continue overnight, melted snow or ice remaining on roadways is likely to refreeze, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions into the early morning hours. Continued caution while traveling is advised.

Town Hall will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday and will open at 10:00 a.m. to allow staff time to safely commute to work.

The Seabrook Island Club and its amenities are closed through Monday, February 2.​

This is our final winter storm update.

Charleston County Emergency Management is continuing to monitor the winter weather system that has started to impact the Lowcountry this weekend. We are currently under a Winter Storm Warning and an Extreme Cold Warning for our area.

According to the latest National Weather Service predictions, the Charleston area could receive approximately 3-5 inches of snow, while Awendaw–McClellanville may see closer to 4-6 inches, with snowfall continuing into early Sunday.

Windchills could be close to 0 degrees in some areas of the County. Coastal winds will also increase, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph possible tonight into Sunday. There is potential for black ice to occur starting Sunday night. Snow melting could occur tomorrow, but it could refreeze overnight causing black ice. This could also continue to happen through Monday.

The Seabrook Island Club and its amenities are closed Saturday, January 31 - Monday, February 2. ​

We continue to encourage people not to travel. Local leaders say driving could be impossible, especially at night over bridges.

Charleston County Emergency Management is continuing to monitor the upcoming winter weather system expected to impact the Lowcountry this weekend. Winter Storm Watches have been upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings for our area.

According to the latest National Weather Service predictions, confidence has increased that accumulating snowfall will occur across Charleston County. Current projections indicate the Charleston area could receive approximately 2 inches of snow, while Awendaw–McClellanville may see closer to 3 inches, with snowfall beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing into early Sunday.

There is a high probability of an Extreme Cold Warning going into effect over the weekend, with windchills being close to 0 degrees in some areas of the County. Coastal winds will also increase, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph possible Saturday night into Sunday.​

We encourage people to monitor the forecast from local meteorologists throughout the weekend.

The Town of Seabrook Island is continuing to monitor what is now Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency for South Carolina at 5:00 PM Friday. Mayor Bruce Kleinman also declared a State of Emergency for the Town of Seabrook Island at 5:00 PM Friday.

Weather experts say this disturbance is forecast to become a tropical depression Saturday and then become Tropical Storm Imelda by Sunday. Potential impacts could be felt early next week. This system could be at or near hurricane intensity if it approaches the southeast coast next week.

Local and state leaders are asking people to plan ahead this weekend for the potential impacts. Please review your emergency plans and ensure your emergency kits are fully stocked.​

We are urging residents and renters to pay attention to local meteorologists forecasts starting now. The Town will continue to follow guidance from federal, state and county leaders and will provide updates throughout the weekend.

​The National Weather Service has released the latest information on the two areas of interest in the tropics.
 
Tropical Storm Humberto- TS Humberto has formed in the lower Atlantic east of the Dominican Republic. Weather officials have reasonable belief that while this storm will become a hurricane, it will not have effects to Charleston County past a rip current risk on our beaches.
 
Disturbance 1 (Imelda if named)- We continue to monitor this disturbance which currently has a 70% chance of forming in the next 48 hours and 90% percent in the next 7 days.
 
As of this afternoon, local meteorologists say new models indicate a more westward shift towards our coastline. If we get impacts it would be on Monday and Tuesday of next week.
 
We are urging residents and renters to pay attention to local meteorologists forecasts. We will continue to monitor the tropics and send out more updates throughout the weekend.

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.
 
Key Local Impacts:

• Timing: Tropical storm conditions possible Saturday through Sunday morning. Landfall likely near Charleston Sunday morning.
• Winds: 10–20 mph, gusts up to 30 mph; potential for stronger winds (39–57 mph). Secure outdoor items and complete preparations now.
• Storm Surge: Up to 2 feet possible in low-lying coastal areas, mainly Saturday afternoon to evening. Minor flooding and beach erosion likely.
• Rainfall: Around 1 inch expected with localized flooding in poor drainage areas.
• Tornadoes: Not expected at this time, but isolated thunderstorms are possible.

The Town of Seabrook Island is continuing to monitor the Major Category 4 Hurricane Milton. Charleston County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch. The National Weather Service says Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida late Wednesday evening.
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The storm will then pass to our south in the Lowcountry. Local meteorologists say the biggest impact we could see will be coastal flooding around the high tide cycle on Thursday. They say rainfall will be minimal for our area. Winds could be 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph for inland areas and 20-25 mph with 40 mph gusts along our beaches. The rip current risk is high all week, so they are urging people to stay out of the ocean. Beach Patrol Season has ended for 2024 on Seabrook Island, so there are no Beach Patrol personnel on our beaches. We can expect these storm impacts on Thursday.​

Please continue to follow our local meteorologists, as the track of the storm will depend on how significant these impacts are along our coast. We will be monitoring the storm and send out updates as needed.

The Town of Seabrook Island is continuing to monitor the Major Category 4 Hurricane Milton. The National Weather Service does expect this storm to become a Category 5 Hurricane by tomorrow. This system will make landfall in Florida late Wednesday.

The storm will then pass to our south in the Lowcountry, but we could experience coastal flooding, rough ocean conditions, gusty winds, and some rain on Thursday. We will be on the weaker side of the storm.
​Please continue to follow our local meteorologists, as the track of the storm will depend on what impacts we see here along our coast. We will be monitoring the impacts and send out updates as needed.