The National Hurricane Center (NHC) released its 5:00 a.m. update on the projected path of Hurricane Florence,
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to view the full update. The NHC advises that Hurricane Florence is moving west-northwest at 9 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds of 105 miles per hour.
Key Messages from The National Hurricane Center:
- Please continue to plan ahead of this storm, as it is expected to strengthen as it approaches the coast. Have a hurricane plan in place and follow any advice given by local officials.
- Higher surf and increased rip currents can be expected this week as the storm moves closer to the coast. Boaters and beach-goers should consider these risks and are urged to exercise caution.
Local key messages:
- Beaufort County government offices and schools are open today.
- All Sea Pines CSA offices are open today and functioning under our normal operating hours.
We encourage you to monitor the storm through the National Hurricane Center https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Additional information resources are listed below:
Town of Hilton Head Island:
- Review the Citizens Guide to Emergency Preparedness (English or Spanish) by clicking here.
- Sign up for Emergency Alerts from the Town of Hilton Head by clicking here.
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Weather updates:
Sea Pine CSA Communications Channels:
Sea Pines CSA will do our best to keep you updated via our communication resources to the extent that these services are available.
Communications from Sea Pines CSA should be secondary to the messages passed from government officials via local TV, radio and emergency management websites.
