Wednesday Storm Center: What Beaufort County needs to know about Hurricane Dorian
Beaufort County is expected to begin seeing the wind related to the powerful and slow-moving Hurricane Dorian on Wednesday.
Below are links to questions and answers about the storm as it approaches the Lowcountry.
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We will post the answers to each question here and update this list throughout the day. Bookmark this page to stay up to date on the latest information available.
The latest
For the most recent Hurricane Dorian tracking map, visit islandpacket.com.
Video: Winds pick up on a Hilton Head Island beach as Hurricane Dorian outer bands reach SC
Video: High tide at The Sands in Port Royal SC as Hurricane Dorian makes slow approach
Video: May River at Brighton Beach rising from Hurricane Dorian storm surge in Bluffton SC
Here’s Wednesday’s story about what Hurricane Dorian means for Beaufort County, including times
Moderate to severe erosion on Hilton Head beaches possible with Hurricane Dorian, officials say
Here’s the latest Hurricane Dorian forecast for the Carolinas
Map shows where storm surge could reach in Beaufort County
Will the Hilton Head bridges be closed?
Are lanes still reversed on U.S. 278 on Hilton Head Island?
Basic needs
Which grocery stores are open Wednesday?
What if I need to see a doctor?
Updated: Some areas under water restrictions ahead of the storm?
Will my electricity be cut off ahead of the storm?
Where can I get sandbags and what should I do with them?
Here’s what to do if you see price gouging.
Staying or going
On the day of Hurricane Dorian, Beaufort County’s coastal residents board up... and wait
‘Should I stay or should I go?’ Beaufort Co. residents split on leaving town
Hurricane Dorian: Still on Hilton Head playing it by ear during mandatory evacuation
When will the local airports close?
Marine Corps evacuates Parris Island and Air Station Beaufort
What should I do with my pets?
Nearly 200 cats and dogs evacuated from Beaufort County shelters
What is the ‘cone of uncertainty’?
When will Savannah’s Talmadge Memorial Bridge close?
Will mail be delivered while Beaufort County is under an evacuation order?
What did Gov. Henry McMaster say about evacuating?
Last-minute plans
Here’s a hurricane preparation checklist.
Here’s a list of important numbers to save on your phone.
How do I know if I live in an evacuation zone?
Airbnb offering free housing for evacuees.
Are shelters open and buses running in Beaufort and Jasper counties?
Dorian’s path
Dorian sweeping the coast of Florida Wednesday morning
Hurricane and storm surge warnings issued for Beaufort Co. as Dorian moves north
Hurricane Dorian could trap people on the Outer Banks. NC governor orders evacuation
Rescues underway in Bahamas as humanitarian crisis unfolds
Dorian’s track looks a lot like Matthew’s
Back to school
Is Dorian a girl name or a boy name?
Why did Hurricane Dorian come to a standstill?
What would a 140 mph gust feel like if you were standing in it?
How do Outer Banks wild horses survive hurricanes like Dorian? They use their butts
Speaking of history
Does Hurricane Dorian’s track look familiar? Some recall Matthew’s devastating floods
Current conditions
LIVE: Beaufort County traffic conditions
LIVE: South Carolina traffic conditions
LIVE: Watch the storm roll in on live web cams
This story was originally published September 4, 2019 at 7:33 AM.
