Tropical Storm Debby - Update #6

Tropical Storm Debby Update and Important Information

Update #6

11:00 a.m., August 7, 2024

The City of Isle of Palms is under a State of Emergency and has activated its Municipal Emergency Operations Center.

Weather Update:

Tropical Storm Debby is located 75 miles southeast of Beaufort, moving north, northwest
Anticipated periodic heavy showers in the area throughout the day
TS Debby is expected to make its second landfall in northern Charleston County this evening before midnight
TS Debby is not expected to strengthen into a hurricane while it is offshore prior to making landfall this evening
Latest forecast shows a lower threat of coastal flooding and storm surge – offshore winds will help keep the tides lower
Anticipated rainfall is 2-4 inches between today and Saturday
Tropical storm force winds are possible throughout the day and through the night, subsiding after sunrise tomorrow

City Operations:

Garbage collection has been cancelled for the rest of the week. Normal garbage collection will resume on Monday, August 12, 2024.
City Administrative offices and the Recreation Center will reopen noon on Thursday, August 8th.
All meetings and events scheduled for this week have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
Municipal Court scheduled for Wednesday, August 7th, will be rescheduled. All cases have been continued to September dates. Notices will be mailed to addresses on file. Any questions should be directed to Amy Lee, Clerk of Court at amyw@iop.net
Public Restrooms on Front Beach will be closed on Thursday, August 8th and will reopen on Friday, August 9th.

Road Closures:

Suggested Preparations:

Do not drive around barricades or through standing water.
Residents should continue to monitor local weather forecasts and prepare now.
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