Monday Storm Center for Beaufort Co.: What you need to know about Hurricane Florence

As of Monday afternoon, Beaufort County continues to be in the projected path of Hurricane Florence, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Things to know right now

• UPDATE: Mandatory evacuation ordered for Beaufort County
• Will the bridges to Hilton Head Island close after evacuation starts? 
• If I leave Beaufort County after the evacuation starts Tuesday will I be able to come back?
• The latest update on where Hurricane Florence is and when it’s expected to make landfall
• Does being outside of the ‘cone of uncertainty’ even matter at this point?
• Should I book a hotel room before we know if we’re even evacuating?
• We’re currently under a state of emergency. What does that mean?
• What are airlines doing for travelers who need to change plans because of Hurricane Florence?

Evacuation routes

• From Hilton Head Island
• From Beaufort 
• From Bluffton
• From Sun City Hilton Head

What to know about evacuating

• Everything you need to know about Tuesday’s evacuation
• When will tolls be lifted on the Cross Island Parkway?
• A guide to evacuation 

• Top search on Google right now shows South Carolinians have evacuation on the mind

• What’s the difference between ‘mandatory’ and ‘voluntary’ evacuation?

The storm

• Livestream of Hilton Head Island beaches
• How does Hurricane Florence’s path compare to Hurricane Matthew and Tropical Storm Irma?
• Beaufort County seems to be reacting differently to this storm. Why is that?
• How much rain should we expect from Hurricane Florence?
• What kind of damage could Hurricane Florence bring to South Carolina’s coast?
• Here’s how to read updates on Hurricane Florence
• What it looks and feels like to stand in Category 3 winds

• Here’s what hurricane categories mean — and how much damage to expect

• Hurricane hazards you should be aware of

• Here’s how a storm surge could affect each Beaufort County town

• Tidal chart for the week

• Why ‘storm surge’ is one of the biggest threats to Beaufort County during a hurricane

Getting ready

• 5 of the most practical pieces of advice Hilton Head has learned from hurricanes

• What should I be doing right now?
• 5 things you need to do when preparing for a hurricane
• Duct tape won’t cut it. Tips for boarding up your windows
• Is it true stores in Beaufort County are already running out of supplies?
• 6 things to have in your pet’s evacuation kit
• Don’t forget your boat. Here’s how to secure it ahead of a hurricane

• How do I know I’m prepared enough?

Important contacts

• Information to store in your phone right now
• Sign up here for alerts from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office’s Emergency Management Division
• If you see price gouging, here’s what you should do

Closures and cancellations

• When will Beaufort County Schools reopen? When are makeup days?
• Here’s what has been closed or canceled Monday in Beaufort County
• What about graduation at Parris Island this week?

Traffic

• Check current Beaufort County traffic conditions here
• Check current South Carolina traffic conditions here

Back in the day and other stuff

• Close calls, regrets and other stories from those who stayed in Beaufort County during Hurricane Matthew
• 2018 list of storm names

• Watch As Hurricane Hugo strengthens as it approaches the U.S. East Coast

• Here’s how the Atlantic and eastern Pacific hurricane seasons differ

This story was originally published September 9, 2018 at 9:38 PM with the headline "Monday Storm Center for Beaufort Co.: What you need to know about Hurricane Florence."