Noon NWS update: Tornado risk increased for Beaufort County; Helene could set size record
The National Weather Service’s Charleston Office said Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head residents should expect tornado ...
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Tornado reported in Bluffton as Lowcountry feels impact of Hurricane Helene
A tornado warning was issued for Beaufort County, South Carolina, Thursday morning, causing county schools to delay their start times and buses.
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Helene grows to Cat. 2 hurricane overnight. Beaufort County wakes up to tornado watch
According to local meteorologists, Helene will bring the bulk of residual storm impacts to the Lowcountry starting Thursday and lasting into the evening.
Hurricane season: What is the Saffir-Simpson scale; how does it work; is there a Category 6?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system ...
'Uninhabitable for weeks or months': Why Helene's hurricane category matters
A hurricane's category describes potential wind damage but does not describe other deadly hurricane hazards such as storm ...
Governor declares state of emergency as Helene poses multiple threats to South Carolina
As Tropical Storm Helene strengthens, its expected path becomes more clear. All of SC will be impacted, but the degree of ...
Beaufort County under tropical storm watch as Helene approaches. Here’s impacts, timing
Helene was expected to strengthen into a hurricane Wednesday and reach the Big Bend coast of Florida late Thursday, the ...
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Wind at Akademik Vernadsky station reaches the highest speed since 1947. Video
"According to the Beaufort scale, a speed of 153 km/h is classified as the highest 12-point figure and is defined as a ...