Community Updates

Isaias Updates

This page will be used to pass information related to Isaias. Updates will be posted in chronological order.

Sea Pines CSA Communication Updates
 
Sea Pines CSA will do our best to keep you updated via our communication resources to the extent that these services are available. Which include:

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.

August 3, 2020 – 11:30 AM

Tropical Storm Isaias Expected to Impact Beaufort County Starting This Afternoon. Expect heavy rain, potentially damaging winds and flooding. Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division is asking that all residents stay indoors during the storm and refrain from driving. Read the full release: www.beaufortcountysc.gov/news

Here are the Key Messages regarding Tropical Storm Isaias, issued by NHC at 11 AM  –  Click here to view the full update.

 

[Key Messages]

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/

August 3, 2020- 6:00 AM

Here are the Key Messages regarding Tropical Storm Isaias, issued by NHC at 5 a.m. EDT Monday – Click here to view the full update.

At 500 AM EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Isaias was located near latitude 29.7 North, longitude 79.9 West. Isaias is
moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is anticipated today, and Isaias is forecast to regain hurricane strength before it reaches the coast of northeastern South Carolina or southern North Carolina tonight.

August 2, 2020-12:49 PM

A Note from Sam Bennett, Sea Pines CSA President
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Sunday, it is hard to believe there is a tropical storm just to the south. Yet our area is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning. If you have not done so already, please take this time to secure anything that may be impacted by tropical storm force winds.
Sea Pines CSA has made our normal storm preparations, including lowering lagoon levels throughout the community, securing items at our managed areas, and ensuring Sea Pines CSA drains and outfalls are clear. In an effort to keep you updated on Sea Pines CSA services and operations, please note the following items below:
  • The Sea Pines CSA Administration office and Sea Pines ARB office will be closed tomorrow, August 3.
  • The Sea Pines Trolley Service has been suspended for tomorrow, August 3.
  • Tower Beach access and facilities will be closed tomorrow, August 3.
  • The Sea Pines Pass Office, Sea Pines entrance gates, security, and our security dispatch phone line at 843-671-7170 are all operational at this time. We will notify you in advance if these services need to be modified due to storm conditions.
Sea Pines CSA will do our best to keep you updated via our communication resources to the extent that these services are available. Which include:
We will continue to keep you updated as we receive information or need to modify our services, but in the meantime, we ask you to prepare in advance of the storm, stay safe and stay tuned to weather alerts and follow trusted sources of information.
Stay safe,

Sam Bennett

Click here to view the full update

August 2, 2020- 11:30 AM

The latest National Hurricane Center 11 AM advisory noted that Tropical Storm Isaias has maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Some fluctuations in strength will be possible during the next 48 hours.
Isaias is moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue through Monday morning. A turn toward the north and north-northeast is anticipated on Monday and Tuesday with an increase in forward speed.
Please keep a close eye on the weather, as conditions can change quickly. For the latest forecast please visit https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

August 2, 2020 – 8:15 AM

The latest National Hurricane Center 8 AM advisory noted that Tropical Storm Isaias has maximum sustained winds near 65 mph with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected during the next couple of days. Please keep a close eye on the weather, as conditions can change quickly. For the latest forecast please visit https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

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July 31, 2020 – 5:15 PM

The latest National Hurricane Center 5pm advisory noted that Hurricane Isaias (pronounced “ees-ah-EE-ahs”) has maximum sustained winds near 75 mph with higher gusts. Strengthening is expected later tonight and early Saturday, and Isaias is forecast to remain a hurricane for the next couple of days.

Isaias will produce heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash and urban flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas across south to east-central Florida, and across the Carolinas to the mid Atlantic. Isolated minor river flooding is possible across the eastern Carolinas and into Virginia early next week.

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

Sea Pines CSA has lowered lagoon water levels in Sea Pines in advance of the storm. We encourage you to monitor the storm through the National Hurricane Center https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ and we ask Sea Pines property owners, guest and visitors to please make sure you have your hurricane plan in place and follow any advice given by local, state or government officials.

Information Resources

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.

South Carolina Emergency Management Division

Weather updates:

July 31, 2020 – 3:15 PM

Governor Henry McMaster to hold press conference on Hurricane Isaias at 4:00 p.m. today (Friday)

Governor Henry McMaster is holding a press conference to discuss state’s preparation for potential impact from Hurricane Isaias today, Friday, July 31, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. We encourage Beaufort residents and guests to watch. You can watch it through this link: https://beaufortcountysc.gov/the-county-channel/live.html

July 31, 2020 – 11:00 AM

The latest National Hurricane Center 11am advisory noted that Hurricane Isaias (pronounced “ees-ah-EE-ahs”) has maximum sustained winds near 75 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible today and tonight, and Isaias is expected to remain a hurricane for the next few days.Isaias will produce heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides across the Dominican Republic, northern Haiti, Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas.

Heavy rains associated with Isaias may begin to affect south and east-central Florida late Friday night, and the eastern Carolinas by early next week, potentially resulting in isolated flash and urban flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Isolated minor river flooding is possible in the Carolinas early next week.

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

July 31, 2020 – 8:00 AM

Isaias became a Hurricane Overnight 

The latest National Hurricane Center 8am advisory noted that Hurricane Isaias (pronounced “ees-ah-EE-ahs”) has maximum sustained winds near 80 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible today, and Isaias is expected to remain a hurricane for the next few days.

There is a risk of impacts from winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge late this weekend from the northeastern Florida coast and spreading northward along the remainder of the U.S. east coast through early next week. The details of the track and intensity forecast remain uncertain, and it is too soon to determine the magnitude and location of these potential impacts, but interests along the entire U.S. east coast should monitor the progress of Isaias and updates to the forecast.

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

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July 30, 2020

The latest National Hurricane Center 2pm advisory noted that Tropical Storm Isaias (pronounced “ees-ah-EE-ahs”) has maximum sustained winds near 60 mph with higher gusts. Some slight weakening is possible as Isaias continues to move over Hispaniola today. Re-strengthening is forecast on Friday and Friday night.

There is a risk of impacts from winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge along portions of the U.S. east coast beginning this weekend in Florida and spreading northward to the Carolinas and southern mid-Atlantic states early next week.

Due to Isaias interacting with Hispaniola, the details of the track and intensity forecast remain uncertain and it is too soon to determine the magnitude and location of these potential impacts. Interests in these areas should monitor the progress of Isaias and updates to the forecast. Tropical storm or hurricane watches could be issued for portions of South Florida later today.

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