Hanahan, South Carolina

Tornado Watch 811 remains in effect until 1200 PM EST for the
following locations

SC
. South Carolina counties included are

Aiken Allendale Bamberg
Barnwell Beaufort Berkeley
Calhoun Charleston Clarendon
Colleton Dorchester Hampton
Jasper Orangeburg

The Flood Warning continues for
the lower Santee river near Jamestown.
* At 7 PM Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring.
* Forecast... the river will remain nearly steady then begin to
fall slowly by Saturday.
* At 14.2 feet... extensive flooding of swamplands may be expected.
Logging operations and cattle grazing should be moved to higher
ground. River is approximately 9000 feet wide.

... High surf advisory remains in effect until 5 PM EST this
afternoon...

A high surf advisory remains in effect until 5 PM EST this
afternoon.

Along the South Carolina coast... strong onshore winds will
continue to produce hazardous waves of 4 to 6 feet within the surf
zone today. The rough surf will also produce minor beach erosion.
The largest waves will likely occur around high tide early this
afternoon. Then... winds will shift to the west this evening... and
these offshore winds will push the highest waves away from the
surf zone.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area... producing dangerous rip currents and
localized beach erosion.

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 am EST this morning...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 am EST this morning.

East to southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph will continue along the
coastal areas of Charleston and Colleton counties through late
this morning. The highest winds will be found east of
Highway 17 and may make travel difficult at times. Elevated
wind gusts as high as 40 mph will be possible.

Stronger winds will be felt on some of the taller bridges. This
includes... the Ravenel bridge... the Don Holt bridge... the Ben
Sawyer bridge and the Isle of Palms connector

Precautionary/preparedness actions..

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 31 to 39 mph are expected.
Motorists... especially those driving vans... campers... trailers and
other high profile vehicles... should exercise caution while
driving in the Wind Advisory area. Be alert for sudden gusts of
wind which may cause you to lose control of your vehicle.