Beaufort’s Weather Guy

01/26/2025

Looking much better this coming week

01/26/2025

As of 9:40 AM, temperatures across the SC Lowcountry and SE Georgia have warmed above freezing. Through the foreseeable future (7-days), the region will remain above freezing both day and night. Detailed forecast: https://www.weather.gov/chs

01/26/2025

January has been quite cold so far, however today should feel comfortable as temperatures warm to near normal values.

01/26/2025

Drought Monitor Map from NOAA

01/26/2025

Long Range Forecast from NOAA - Feb. 2-8

01/26/2025

This has been the coldest January in the Contiguous United States since 1988, and coldest in the southeast since 1985. Brrrr!! 🥶🌡️

01/26/2025

01/26/2025

333 SLEEPS UNTIL !
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01/26/2025

Wild and rare for us to still have snow on the ground nearly 4 days after a snow but here we are!

01/26/2025

January 26 - National Peanut Brittle Day

01/26/2025

Happy Sunday - LowCountry Forecast from NOAA

01/25/2025

After a week of bitterly cold temperatures and snow, we’re finally seeing a shift. This weekend, temperatures will begin to rise, bringing much-needed warmth and melting away the remaining snow and ice. It’s the perfect end to a frosty stretch! ☀️

01/25/2025

This morning, Saturday, January 25, 2025, Beaufort County residents and visitors are waking up to below-freezing temperatures.

According to the National Weather Service, the past 12 hours of below-freezing temperatures have resulted in the refreezing of snow and slush that melted on Friday. Today will have warmer temperatures and will hopefully result in most of the snow to dissipate on main and secondary roads. Less traveled routes and shaded areas have the possibility of residual ice and snow.

We continue to urge you to remain off the roads unless travel is necessary as hazardous conditions could be likely.

To view current weather, travel, and road conditions, please visit the following resources.
▪️National Weather Service Charleston, SC: www.weather.gov/chs/
▪️South Carolina Department of Transportation: www.scdot.org
▪️SCDOT 511: www.511sc.org (Real-time traffic information, as well as live camera views across South Carolina)
▪️Beaufort County Traffic Cameras: https://apps.beaufortcountysc.gov/traffic-cameras/ (Current traffic conditions in images from traffic cameras throughout Beaufort County)

For emergencies, please call 911. Otherwise, please use our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.

01/25/2025

January 25 - National Fish Taco Day

01/25/2025

Happy Saturday - LowCountry Forecast from NOAA

01/25/2025

As of 9 p.m., tonight, January 24, 2025, please take heed of our recommendation to avoid leaving your home and traveling unless necessary.

According to the US National Weather Service Charleston SC, temperatures will dip to the low to high-20s and mid-30s overnight. This will result in the refreezing of any liquid on the roads and additional compacting of snow/ice and black ice formation. Travel will remain hazardous through the overnight hours as temperatures remain below freezing through daybreak Saturday.

To view current weather, travel, and road conditions, please visit the following resources.
•National Weather Service Charleston, SC: www.weather.gov/chs/
•South Carolina Department of Transportation: www.scdot.org
•SCDOT 511: www.511sc.org (Real-time traffic information, as well as live camera views across South Carolina)
•Beaufort County Traffic Cameras: https://apps.beaufortcountysc.gov/traffic-cameras/ (Current traffic conditions in images from traffic cameras throughout Beaufort County)

Should travel be necessary, please be advised of the following tips:

•Slow down: Reduce your speed and leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of you.
•Brake gently: Avoid slamming on the brakes, which can cause skidding.
•Use low gears: Low gears help maintain traction, especially on hills.
•Increase visibility: Turn on your lights and keep your windshield clean.
•Be careful on bridges and overpasses: These areas freeze first.
•Don't use cruise control or overdrive: These features can be dangerous on icy roads.
•Take it easy: Avoid sudden movements and don't panic.
•Wear your seat belt: This will help keep you safe in the event of an accident.

For emergencies, please call 911. Otherwise, please use our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.

01/24/2025

As of 5 p.m., tonight, January 24, 2025, The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office along with our law enforcement partners, continue to urge you to stay off of the roadways unless travel is necessary.

While most roads did improve today, temperatures will dip below freezing shortly after nightfall, resulting in the refreezing of any liquid on roads and additional compacting of snow/ice and black ice formation. Travel will remain hazardous through the overnight hours as temperatures remain below freezing through daybreak Saturday.

Current conditions on roads in Beaufort County are as follows:
▪ Primary roads: Improving; however, hazards remain
▪ Secondary roads: Improving; however, hazards remain
▪ Rural and private roads: Hazardous
[Primary roads are considered the main arteries (Ex. U.S. 278, U.S. 21, S.C. 170). Secondary roads serve to connect smaller areas or provide access to points off the primary routes (Ex. Parris Island Gateway, Bluffton Parkway)]

Travel and road condition resources:
▪ South Carolina Department of Transportation: www.scdot.org
▪ SCDOT 511: www.511sc.org (Real-time traffic information, as well as live camera views across South Carolina)
▪ Beaufort County Traffic Cameras: https://apps.beaufortcountysc.gov/traffic-cameras/ (Current traffic conditions in images from traffic cameras throughout Beaufort County)

Cold Weather Shelters Open:

📍Sea Island Presbyterian Church (81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort)
🕔Open: Friday and Saturday nights (Jan. 24 – Jan. 25) at 5 p.m. and closes at 8 a.m. the following morning
🍽️Dinner & breakfast provided
🚿Showers available
👉No weapons, alcohol, smoking, or pets are permitted; however, service animals will be allowed
📞For additional information, call Sea Island Presbyterian Church at 843-525-0696

📍Christ Lutheran Church (829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island)
🕔Open: Friday and Saturday nights (Jan. 24 – Jan. 25) at 5:30 p.m. & closes at 7:30 a.m. the following morning
🍽️Dinner & morning to-go meal provided
👉No weapons, alcohol, smoking, or pets are permitted; however, service animals will be allowed
📞For additional information and transportation assistance, call Christ Lutheran Church at 843-540-4299

Remember to Protect the 4 Ps:
👥People
▪ Minimize time outdoors
▪ Prepare for power outages
▪ Check on the elderly & other vulnerable people to make sure they’re ok
🐾Pets
▪ Keep your pets warm, dry & indoors as much as possible
▪ Ensure their food & water doesn’t freeze
▪ Limit outside time & keep them bundled up
💦Pipes
▪ Insulate pipes if possible
▪ Open sink cabinets to expose pipes to heated air
▪ Disconnect hoses and turn off water to sprinklers
🌿Plants
▪ Know their temperature thresholds
▪ If possible, cover them before the cold weather sets in to help retain some heat

Contact Information When Reporting Issues/Outages:
To report power outages/gas leaks:
▪ Dominion Energy
▪ Power outages and downed/sparking lines: 1-888-333-4465
▪ Gas leaks: 1-800-815-0083
▪ Palmetto Electric
▪ Power outages: 1-866-445-5551
To report issues with water/sewer services:
▪ Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
▪ 843-987-9200
▪ Broad Creek Public Service District
▪ 843-785-7582
▪ Hilton Head Public Service District
▪ 843-681-5052
To report cable/internet outages:
▪ Hargray/Sparklight
▪ 843-686-1138
▪ Spectrum
▪ 1-833-267-6094
▪ Brightspeed
▪ 1-833-692-7773
For all emergencies, call 911
For non-emergencies, call 843-524-2777
▪ Utilize this number if attempting to report non-urgent information to Beaufort County law enforcement agencies, fire departments, or Beaufort County EMS.

01/24/2025

Since Tuesday, January 21st, until Friday, January 24th, the Burton Fire District responded to just over 30 emergency calls; however, only five appear to be weather related. Two involved residents being trapped inside their home; one of which involved ice buildup and the other involved an awning collapse due to ice and snow buildup. No injuries or serious damages reported.