Evacuation of coastal S.C. starts noon today
Gov. Henry McMaster ordered on Sunday a mandatory evacuation of the state's coast starting today at noon as the threat from Hurricane Dorian increased. Lanes will be reversed on Interstate 26 from Charleston to Columbia and on U.S. 278 from Hilton Head starting at noon today. Schools and government offices, already closed for Labor Day, will be closed Tuesday with many expected to be closed for the rest of the week. More below in Statewide.
Kaboom!
"Kaboom! #Dorian in beast mode as expected. The dangerous hurricane we knew would develop is now very real."
-- The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore on Aug. 30
EVACUATION: McMaster orders coastal evacuation as Dorian threatens
Gov. Henry McMaster ordered on Sunday a mandatory evacuation of the state's coast starting today at noon as the threat from Hurricane Dorian increased. Lanes will be reversed on Interstate 26 from Charleston to Columbia and on U.S. 278 from Hilton Head starting at noon today. Schools and government offices, already closed for Labor Day, will be closed Tuesday with many expected to be closed for the rest of the week.
State price gouging laws now in effect
Following the state of emergency announced by the governor, the state's price-gouging laws now are in effect.
State begins lane reversal process
Mandatory evacuations ordered
Read McMaster's evacuation order
McMaster provides update on "quite a hurricane"
Evacuations ordered for coastal areas
Evacuation routes in the Charleston area
How the evacuation will work along S.C. highways
STORM UPDATES
Follow storm updates as Dorian churns toward the Carolinas.
Dorian keeps pounding Bahamas
Storm is strongest in modern history
Dorian still pounding Bahamas with 170 mph winds
Views of Hurricane Dorian
Records smashed by Hurricane Dorian
Bahamas dealing with catastrophic conditions
Millions in storm's path are fearful by what's ahead
Dorian still pounding Bahamas Monday morning
Dorian strikes Bahamas as Category 5 storm
RESOURCES: How to prepare for a hurricane
In this section, you'll find resources and links to what you'll need to prepare for a hurricane.
Lowcountry schools, business closures
Lowcountry governments offer sandbags
Track the storm
Various maps, including the storm track, satellite, radar images and more
List of emergency shelters
List of closings and delays
Emergency planning for your family
S.C. Hurricane Guide
Here's the state Emergency Management Division's 2019 hurricane guide with lots of tips and information.
Preparation tips
Here's what you need to know and be ready for if the storm makes landfall. Examples: Pack an evacuation kit, gas up your car and (if you stay), stay in interior first-floor rooms.
FORECAST: Dorian should weaken as it approaches Carolinas
Forecasters say the massive storm should weaken as it approaches the slightly cooler waters along the coast.
Maps, advisories, forecasts from National Hurricane Center
Dorian moves slowly to the west toward SE coast
Storm to impact S.C. on Wednesday, Thursday
Storm projection for days ahead
Here's what is expected in coming days.
Latest track of Hurricane Dorian
Risk from storm increasing for Carolinas
Dorian's wobbly path makes predictions complicated
Dorian will bring strong winds, rain to Midlands
Dorian and catastrophic winds on track for Carolinas