The National Weather Service is currently tracking a winter weather event that will potentially impact Beaufort County next week.

At this time, the NWS has not issued a winter storm watch, warning or advisory for Beaufort County. Information regarding any closures or changes to Beaufort County operations will be available on our website, through our email notification system, and on our social media channels. 

The Forecast

High confidence remains that bitterly cold temperatures will impact southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia next week. Dangerous wind chills are possible Tuesday night into Wednesday night. The risk for accumulating winter precipitation bringing impacts to the area continues to increase. The time period of greatest impacts has been narrowed to Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning.

• To stay on top of the weather forecast, please monitor the NWS website.
• Download the Everbridge app to receive up-to-date information on matters of public safety from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
• Visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division website to view winter weather preparation tips and resources 

If Severe Weather Develops

• Report issues with BC Connect, the mobile app that lets you submit requests directly to Beaufort County. Available now on the App Store or Google Play.
• Stay Home: Please stay off the roads if possible. Road conditions could deteriorate quickly when winter weather arrives.
• Wear Warm Clothing: Dress in warm layers of loose fitting, lightweight clothing. Wear a hat that covers your ears. Wear mittens and cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs. Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to maintain your footing in ice and snow.
• Protect Your Pets: Remember, if it's too cold for you, it's too cold for them. Bring pets indoors.
• Prepare Your Home: Insulate outdoor pipes, and let indoor faucets drip to prevent freezing. Be aware of possible carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire if using alternative sources for electricity, heating or cooking.

Warming Shelters

• Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Dr, Beaufort, will open at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 19. The cold weather shelter will operate from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. through the morning of Thursday, January 23.
  • Dinner, showers, and breakfast provided.
  • Weapons, alcohol, smoking, and pets are not permitted.
  • Service animals are allowed.

• Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head, will operate a cold weather shelter from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. from Monday, January 20 through the morning of Thursday, January 23.
  
  • Dinner and a to-go breakfast will be provided.
  • Weapons, alcohol, smoking, and pets are not permitted.
  • Service animals will be allowed.