There is no question that Tropical Storm Hannah posed a serious threat to the us last weekend.

Hanna left behind some 3-6” of rain across the Lowcountry on Friday and Saturday.  There is a pretty good chance that Ike may help to contribute
to more rain for us.

A few more clouds will be around today then on Saturday. A weak disturbance will also allow for a few showers and thunderstorms to build up during the afternoon, although most folks will stay dry. Temperatures will continue to be above average with highs in the low 90’s.

The Charleston County Emergency Operations Center Closed, however, Charleston County Government will remain at OPCON 4 while emergency management staff continue to monitor Hurricane Ike.

Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Hanna have forced the closing of several shellfish areas along the South Carolina coast.

It’s back to business as usual here in the Lowcountry today. Charleston county is back to OPCON 4, OPCON 5 is normal. We’ll have more tonight on news 2 at 11.

By Saturday morning, the clouds began to part and many people grabbed buckets to collect shells washed up by the storm.

Wind battered the Carolina coastline Saturday morning as Tropical Storm Hanna made landfall near the North-South Carolina coastlines.

Tropical Storm Hanna may be the cause of an overnight fire at a law firm in Georgetown.

Tropical Storm Hanna landed on the Carolina coast without much fanfare early Saturday, battering beaches with large waves and threatening flash floods with heavy rains.

There has been plenty of rain and wind, but not much damage as Tropical Storm Hanna moved past the Grand Strand.

Some people are starting to board up their homes in Georgetown County as the track for Hanna moves closer to their homes near the coast.

Charleston Country Emergency Preparedness Director Cathy Haynes said Friday the storm has tracked farther west and may bring gusts of 70 mph and storm surge of three feet to the area.

County leaders have also called for a voluntary evacuation for people living east of Highway 17 and anyone living in low-lying areas or in a mobile home.

Voluntary evacuations are in effect for portions of Georgetown County east of Hwy. 17. Officials are also encouraging those who live in low lying areas and mobile homes throughout the County to evacuate at this time.