Hurricane Helene Impacts Update #2

Charleston County is now under a Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane late today in the Big Bend area of Florida. Helene is now a Category 2 storm.

The National Weather Service says the greatest concern in regards to impacts will be the risk for tropical tornadoes later today and overnight. Have a tornado plan in place in case a warning is issued.

Tropical Storm winds are possible in the Lowcountry tonight into early Friday morning. Bands of rain will be possible from this afternoon through Friday morning with 1-3" rainfall totals possible. Coastal flooding should be minimal. Ocean conditions are expected to be rough.
The Town encourages residents and visitors to continue to monitor local meteorologists weather updates.