* WHAT. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. Georgia Beaches. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* WHAT. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE. Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN. Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE. Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN. Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE. Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN. Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE. Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN. Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. * WHERE. Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN. Until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 10 ft. * WHERE. Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN. Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE. Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM. * WHEN. Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE. Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM. * WHEN. Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE. Savannah to Altamaha Sound from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN. Until 5 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS. Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. Georgia Beaches. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* WHAT. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE. South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN. Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

HLSCHS This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia **ALL TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - The Tropical Storm Warning has been cancelled for Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper, and Tidal Berkeley * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 370 miles northwest of Charleston SC or about 370 miles north-northwest of Savannah GA - 36.6N 84.6W - Storm Intensity 35 mph - Movement North-northwest or 330 degrees at 28 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ now that Helene has moved far enough away from the area and has been downgraded to Tropical Depression, all Tropical Storm Headlines have been cancelled for our area. However, winds will still remain strong and gusty, with Wind Advisories and Small Craft Advisories in effect. High Surf Advisories and a High Risk of Rip Currents remains in effect. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. * SURGE: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. * FLOODING RAIN: No additional impacts are anticipated at this time across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. * TORNADOES: No additional impacts are anticipated at this time across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event. this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston SC regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.

HLSCHS This product covers southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia **TROPICAL STORM HELENE CONTINUES TO PULL MUCH FURTHER AWAY FROM THE LOCAL AREA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper, and Tidal Berkeley * STORM INFORMATION: - About 270 miles northwest of Charleston SC or about 260 miles northwest of Savannah GA - 35.1N 83.8W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement North or 350 degrees at 32 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ As of 11 AM, Tropical Storm Helene was located to the southwest of Asheville, North Carolina. Tropical storm force winds will continue across southeast South Carolina, the adjacent coastal waters, and the Georgia coastal waters into early this afternoon. Frequent gusts of 40 or 45 mph are expected to continue, but will gradually decrease through the afternoon as the center of Helene begins to curve northwest and move even further away from the forecast area. Across southeast Georgia the Tropical Storm Warning has ended. However, winds will remain gusty. The risk for tornadoes and heavy rain have ended, as the last rainband associated with Helene moves to the north. However, minor flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas are still possible due to previous rains. Area creeks and rivers will continue to rise even though rains have ended. The risk for coastal flooding has likely come to an end. Meanwhile, high surf, strong and dangerous rip currents, and beach erosion are likely at all area beaches through today. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. Remain well sheltered from hazardous wind having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about. - Large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. - Some roads impassable due to debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways, especially for high profile vehicles. - Isolated to scattered power and communications outages. * SURGE: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. * FLOODING RAIN: Little to no additional impacts are anticipated at this time across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia. * TORNADOES: Potential impacts from tornadic waterspouts are still unfolding across the far Charleston County waters. Remain well braced against a waterspout event having possible limited impacts. If realized, these impacts include: - In isolated locations, waterspouts could damage boats. Elsewhere across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * EVACUATIONS: Follow the advice of local officials. OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Listen for updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston SC around around 3 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.