Tropical Storm Nicole Updates

This page will be used to pass information related to Tropical Storm Nicole.  Updates will be posted in chronological order.


Monitoring & Preparing for Tropical Storm Nicole

The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance Department will begin normal storm preparations which include lowering lagoon levels throughout the community, securing items at our managed areas, and ensuring Sea Pines CSA drains and outfalls are clear. We ask Sea Pines property owners, guest and visitors to please make sure you have your hurricane plan in place, begin to prepare your property, and follow any advice given by local, state or government officials.

We will continue to keep you updated as we receive information via our communication resources: 

  • Our website: www.seapinesliving.com/nicole
  • Our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SeaPinesLiving
  • Sea Pines CSA Information Hotline 1-843-671-7804: This phone line will play a recorded message with pertinent updates.

Communications from Sea Pines CSA should be secondary to the messages passed from government officials via local TV, radio and emergency management websites. Please monitor local radio and television stations and follow the instructions of emergency officials.


Local and State Information Resources

Town of Hilton Head Island
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
SC Emergency Manager App
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office

In the event you lose power — please see the information below to report the outage, as well as stay “in the know” as to when it might be restored.

Palmetto Electric Cooperative
📞Power Outage: 1-866-445-5551
🌐 Outage Map: https://www.palmetto.coop/outagestorm-center/


Community Updates From Sea Pines CSA

November 10, 2022 @ 1:00 PM

Current watches and warnings for Beaufort County:

  • Tropical Storm Warning
  • Storm Surge Watch
  • Tornado Watch
  • High Surf Advisory

Overview:

Nicole continues to weaken as it moves across Florida, and is expected to weaken to a Tropical Depression late tonight/early Friday.

Primary Impacts:

  • Coastal Flooding: Threat for Major coastal flooding will be decreasing this afternoon. Minor coastal flooding possible with high tides this evening and Friday morning
  • Isolated Tornadoes: Possible later today into Friday, especially by this evening
  • Other Coastal Hazards : Beach erosion, rough surf and dangerous rip currents
  • Marine: Dangerous winds/seas over coastal waters
  • Winds: Tropical storm force gusts up to 40 50 mph possible through tonight, especially along the immediate coast, and anywhere within rain bands. Gusty winds 20 30 mph Friday, highest near the coast, as Nicole weakens to a tropical depression inland
  • Rainfall:1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts up to 4-5 inches, most falling this afternoon and tonight. Risk for heaviest rainfall expected near the coast.

Please keep a close eye on the weather, as conditions can change quickly. For the latest forecast please visit https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/


November 9, 2022 @ 11:45 AM-

Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Watch Issued for our Area

A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours.

A Storm Surge Watch means rising water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours.

Overview:

Tropical Storm Nicole will make landfall in Florida tonight, then will recurve northeast Thursday. Nicole should then gradually weaken as it passes just inland of our region Thursday night into Friday.

Multiple hazards will extend well north and east of Nicole`s center. Significant coastal flooding is expected with the high tides this evening and Thursday morning, with minor coastal flooding possible Friday morning as well. Also, locally excessive rainfall is

possible, especially Thursday and Thursday night. A few tornadoes could occur Thursday afternoon into Friday. Tropical storm force wind gusts could bring down scattered trees and tree limbs, particularly along the immediate coast. Finally, expect dangerous marine and surf conditions as well as significant beach erosion.

Additional Information: Latest Briefings: NWS Charleston Briefing Page

Please keep a close eye on the weather, as conditions can change quickly. For the latest forecast please visit https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/