September 22, 2009

Hurricane Hugo Special

20 years ago around midnight on September 22, 1989, Hurricane Hugo slammed into the South Carolina coast wreaking havoc in its path. Today, we take a look back at Hurricane Hugo and the path to recovery. This is a 30 minute special.


September 08, 2009

Tropical Storm Fred forms in eastern Atlantic, no threat to United States

The sixth named storm of the 2009 season forms in the far eastern Atlantic.


September 01, 2009

Tropical Storm Erika forms east of the Leeward Islands

Tropical Storm Erika, the fifth named storm of the 2009 Hurricane Season forms east of the Leeward Islands.


August 26, 2009

Tropical Storm Danny forms east of the Bahamas, Southeastern US coast put on alert

Tropical Storm Danny forms east of the Bahamas and the National Hurricane Center suggests interests along the southeastern US coastline closely monitor the system.


August 25, 2009

Travel insurance is safe bet for vacationers

Depending on the company and the travel insurance policy, if a storm damages your hotel before your departure, shuts down your airport or even if a hurricane’s predicted path is near the location of your upcoming insured vacation, it is possible to get reimbursed.


August 12, 2009

Tropical Depression Two nearing tropical storm strength

Tropical Depression Two remains just below tropical storm strength, still moving toward the west.


July 28, 2009

Hurricane Workshop and Exercise July 30

Another hurricane season is upon us and it is as important as ever to be prepared.  The Chamber’s Business Continuity Planning Council will host “Hurricane Preparedness for Business” on Thursday, July 30.  The workshop will open with remarks on the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Hugo by Mayor Keith Summey


July 22, 2009

Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms prepare for hurricane season

Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms will hold a hurricane preparedness expo on Wednesday.


July 02, 2009

Surviving the Storm: Technology

Storm Team 2 explains how we use the latest hurricane forecasting technology.


June 15, 2009

Sanford: More hurricane shelters planned due to bad economy

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has told coastal residents that state and local governments are prepared to deal with hurricanes but people must do their part as well. Sanford is touring the coast to discuss hurricane preparedness.

Gov. Sanford tours the state for Hurricane Preparedness

South Carolina’s governor is taking a tour of the state’s coastal areas to talk about making sure residents and officials alike will be ready if a hurricane hits the state.


June 11, 2009

Officers practice lane reversals for Hurricane season

Law enforcement officials are gearing up for hurricane season by practicing lane reversals for highways leading to the South Carolina coast.


June 02, 2009

Hurricane forecast prediction lowered

Colorado State Scientists expect a normal 2009 Hurricane Season.


May 29, 2009

UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch cancelled for most of the Lowcountry

The threat of severe weather has come to an end across the area. A watch continues until 11 PM for Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties.


May 28, 2009

Tropical Depression kicks off 2009 Hurricane Season

Tropical Depression Number One is heading out to sea. The depression may become a tropical storm before dissipating.

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