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.

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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 update, 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 through Monday, February 2.

We continue to encourage people not to travel. With the snow and high winds expected, local leaders say driving could become extremely difficult, especially at night over bridges.

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Charleston County Emergency Management is continuing to monitor the upcoming winter weather system expected to impact the Lowcountry this weekend. We are now under a Winter Storm Warning in our area.

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

An Extreme Cold Warning will go into effect starting at 7:00 PM Saturday. Windchills could be close to 0 degrees in some areas of the County. Coastal winds will also increase, with gusts of 25-40 mph possible Saturday night into Sunday. There is potential for black ice to occur starting Sunday night.

The Seabrook Island Club and its amenities will be closed Saturday, January 31 – Monday, February 2.

We encourage people not to travel and continue to monitor the forecast from local meteorologists throughout the weekend.

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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 snow 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.

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Based on the most recent National Weather Service report, 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.

A developing low-pressure system offshore may bring snow to our area. Precipitation could begin as rain and snow mix Saturday morning, before transitioning to all snow in the afternoon and evening.

Considerable uncertainty remains regarding the exact timing and amounts, and conditions could evolve quickly. 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.

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From the National Weather Service:

Friday morning low temperatures will be cold across all of South Carolina. Temperatures will fall into the low 20s for coastal South Carolina. Right at the beaches (including the Charleston Peninsula), expect lows in the upper 20s.

Be sure to bring pets indoors, and take precautions for cold-sensitive plants.

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Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

King Tides are especially high tide events when there is alignment of the gravitational pull between the sun and moon. In the Seabrook and Charleston areas, King Tides are predicted next week from October 7-11.

This could cause flooding throughout the area. To learn more about King Tides, click here.

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for our area.

Slow moving thunderstorms are currently moving through Charleston County. As much as 3 inches of rain has fallen so far today and an additional 1 to 2 inches could fall through 1:15 PM. Flash flooding is ongoing in many areas throughout the region and will continue into the afternoon. A new daily rainfall record has already been set at the Charleston International Airport.

Portions of Seabrook Island Road between the SIPOA Security Gate and Freshfields are currently flooded. Motorists are advised to avoid traveling on Seabrook Island Road unless absolutely necessary.

Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

The National Weather Service reports Hurricane Erin is a large, strong CAT 2 hurricane. As it moves NW then North it will bring a large swell to the east coast which will cause an extended period of dangerous surf conditions and minor to moderate erosion at area beaches. A High Risk of rip currents is in place today. A High Surf Advisory is in effect through Thursday evening. Experts are warning people to please stay out of the water.

Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island