Tropical Storm Andrea Resource Center

From: Post & Courier

Here’s the latest on Tropical Storm Andrea

• Predictions from Live 5 News:
  • Rain from the storm is expected to reach the Lowcountry by 2 pm today (Thursday, 6/6/13).
  • The heaviest impact will occur approximately between 9 pm Thursday and 6 am Friday.
  • Expect 30 to 45-mile-per-hour wind gusts and at least three to five inches of rain. Expect flooding and the possibility of trees and branches falling.
  • High tide comes just before 8 am, so flooding is expected to cause some problems downtown.
  • There’s an increased risk of isolated tornadoes over the next two days.

  RESOURCES

• Follow Charleston Weather on Twitter and keep an eye on their list of local meteorologists.
• The National Weather Service’s website.
• The NWS’s coverage of Andrea.
• The NWS’s Hurricane/Tropical Storm Preparedness Guide
• You can watch Live 5 News’ Storm Tracker here.
• Closures and cancellations from ABC News 4.
• Closures and cancellations from Live 5 News.
• If you are flying out of Charleston, check your flight status here.
• Post & Courier’s coverage.

News

• OPCON4 declared in Charleston County.
• Coast Guard urges boaters to prepare for Andrea.
• Commuters face one-two punch from Andrea.
• City will provide free parking in SC Aquarium garage after 5 pm Thursday if you are worried about flooding in low-lying areas.
• Crosstown could be closed Friday.
• Beaufort Co schools WILL be closed Friday.

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