MORNING NEWSBREAK | A tropical storm watch has been issued along the South Carolina coast for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make a powerful landfall Thursday in Florida as a Category 5 storm.
Tropical storm watches went into effect last night from the South Santee River south the Savannah River, while a storm surge warning was posted from Edisto Beach to the Savannah River.
Forecasters predict Milton will weaken to a Category 3 storm before it makes landfall and tracks across Florida and off the coast of Georgia or South Carolina into the Atlantic as a Category 1 or 2 storm.
Coastal flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday could impact Charleston and Colleton counties, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston. Tide levels could reach minor flooding thresholds.
“It is too far out to provide a detailed total water forecast at this time,” NWS Charleston reported. “However, preliminary guidance indicates that there is a greater than 10% for water levels to peak within major flood stage for the entire Southeast South Carolina and Georgia coast with the early afternoon high tide.”
In other recent headlines:
CP ARTS: Countess LuAnne to sing, joke, engage audience in Charleston. The Countess is bringing her show, “Marry F— Kill,” to the Charleston Music Hall at 8 p.m. Oct. 10 to showcase songs and stories blended through the magic of cabaret.
Charleston’s port makes quick work of clearing ships after strike. The reopening of Leatherman Terminal and a workforce ready to get back on the job helped the S.C. State Ports Authority quickly clear a backlog of vessels that anchored off the coast during last week’s dockworkers strike.
Former North Charleston cop interviews prolific serial killer. Former North Charleston Police Deputy Chief Kenneth Hagge conducted a sit-down interview with serial killer Samuel Little, who is now confirmed to have killed a Lowcountry woman, and was the “closest to the devil,” according to Hagge.
Edisto Island library reopens after months of renovations. The Charleston County Public Library celebrated the re-opening of its Edisto Island location after months of renovation which included new paint and furniture.
Mount Pleasant ‘Fright Night’ attraction to be included as ‘Top Haunt’. Boone Hall Fright Night along U.S. Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant was among the 50 “Top Haunts” around the country to earn the designation this year from the Haunted Attraction Association.
Proposal for new Johns Island housing complex set to go before committee. “The Grove” housing project has been a subject of concern for some Johns Island residents concerned with the traffic implications that might come with the 12-acre site.
Catwalks, champagne live music await at 18th annual Charleston Fashion Week. Charleston Fashion Week 2024 takes place Oct. 11 and 12 at Festival Hall downtown with high-end runway shows, interactive entertainment and chic parties. The production, presented by Charleston Magazine, is one of the leading fashion weeks in the United States.
Help keep the City Paper free.
No paywalls.
No subscription cost.
Free delivery at 800 locations.
Help support independent journalism by donating today.
