Wednesday storm center for Beaufort Co.: What you need to know ahead of Hurricane Florence
As of Wednesday morning, Beaufort County continues to be outside the direct path of Hurricane Florence, according to the National Hurricane Center, however, the area will likely see effects of the storm.
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The latest
— S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster to update public at 2:30 p.m.
— Most recent hurricane update
— I keep hearing that we have to evacuate again, is that true?
— Storm might bring flooding to Beaufort Co. as soon as tomorrow
— Why Beaufort Co. should keep an eye on storm surge forecast
— What the heck is going on with that storm turn this morning?
— Beaufort Co. could see tropical storm-force winds starting tomorrow
— Uncertainty has Beaufort Co. residents stressed out
— Could the evacuation for Beaufort Co. be reinstated?
— Hurricane Florence already causing damage to Beaufort Co. businesses with whirlwind evacuations
The closures
— What if I need to go to the hospital?
— Are the Savannah and Charleston airports going to close?
— When will trash service resume in Beaufort County?
— What’s happening on Parris Island?
— When will Beaufort Co. schools reopen?
What’s happened here so far
— How many people evacuated Beaufort Co. before order went into effect?
Traffic
— LIVE: Beaufort County traffic conditions
— LIVE: South Carolina traffic conditions
— LIVE: I-95 traffic conditions
— Cross Island Parkway toll information
Stay ready
— Sign up for mobile news alerts
— Information to store in your phone ahead of the storm
— 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
— 5 of the most practical pieces of advice Hilton Head has learned from hurricanes
— Is it safe to drink the water you save in your bathtub?
— 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
— 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?
Weather report
— Livestream of Hilton Head Island beaches
— How does Hurricane Florence’s path compare to Hurricane Matthew and Tropical Storm Irma?
— What kind of damage could Hurricane Florence bring to South Carolina’s coast?
— Here’s how to read updates on Hurricane Florence
— Here’s what hurricane categories mean — and how much damage to expect
— Hurricane hazards you should be aware of
— Why ‘storm surge’ is one of the biggest threats to Beaufort County during a hurricane
— Here’s how a storm surge could affect each Beaufort County town
Back in the day and other stuff
— Scientists fly inside the eye of Hurricane Florence
— SC Gov. McMaster was right to call off the evacuation Tuesday
— Beaufort County seems to be reacting differently to this storm. Why is that?
— South Carolinians have evacuation on the mind. Just ask Google
— 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 12, 2018 at 9:26 AM.