Charleston slammed with storm surge as Idalia continues …
Aug 31, 2023 · Storm surge from Tropical Storm Idalia flooded parts of Charleston, South Carolina Wednesday, breaching the town's seawall. Powerful onshore winds of about 40 mph pushed water from the Atlantic onto the city streets of the historic city, according to FOX Weather meteorologist Steve Bender.
Idalia leaves Charleston flooded, Edisto battered - Post and Courier
Aug 31, 2023 · South Carolina appears to have escaped the worst of Tropical Storm Idalia, but its shoreline wasn't spared as water breached the Charleston Battery's historic sea wall Aug. 30 and...
FIRST ALERT: Idalia brings heavy rain, wind and flooding to …
Aug 31, 2023 · CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Officials with the National Weather Service Charleston say Tropical Storm Idalia is weakening as it moves away from the Lowcountry. The storm was downgraded from a Category 1 to a tropical storm around at 5 p.m.
Cleanup, damage assessment begins as Idalia moves out of …
Aug 31, 2023 · CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Tropical Storm Idalia is slowly pulling away from the Lowcountry after making its mark Wednesday. As of 5 a.m., the storm’s center was about 45 miles southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.
Here’s a look at damage in South Carolina from Idalia | The State
Aug 31, 2023 · South Carolina counties along the coast were reeling from flooded streets, downed trees and the loss of power because of Idalia Thursday morning. The tropical storm pummeled South Carolina on...
City of Charleston declares state of emergency ahead of Idalia
Aug 29, 2023 · City of Charleston Emergency Management Director Ben Almquist said the latest forecast places the most likely arrival time for Idalia over the Charleston area at around 8 p.m. Wednesday night, but that tropical storm-force winds could begin arriving Wednesday morning.
Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best: Charleston ... - WCIV
Aug 29, 2023 · CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Plans are officially underway in the city of Charleston for impacts from Hurricane Idalia. The storm is heading toward Florida, but the Lowcountry is expected to...
Charleston prepares aggressively for expected impacts from Idalia
Aug 29, 2023 · The city of Charleston is handing out sandbags, opening parking garages and closing offices as it prepares for Hurricane Idalia, anticipated to make landfall in Florida and trek north to South Carolina.
When will Idalia reach Charleston? What forecasters say - The State
Aug 29, 2023 · Idalia will likely hit Charleston on Wednesday morning, dumping up to 8 inches of rain. Here are the details.
Tracking Tropical Storm Idalia: Latest on expected impacts ... - WCIV
Aug 28, 2023 · CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to make landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane, according to a 5 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.