Tropical Storm Isaias Updates

Updated: 2:00 p.m., August 3, 2020

The City of Isle of Palms is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Isaias and preparing for potential impacts to our area.

Storm Updates:

Tropical storm Isaias is located 130 miles south of Charleston with 65 mph winds and moving north northwest 13 mph.
Charleston County is under a tropical storm, storm surge and flash flood warning.
The storm will be closest to Charleston County and the coast on Monday, August 3, 2020 afternoon and evening.
Tropical storm winds and conditions expected to impact starting Monday, August 3, 2020 afternoon and continue overnight.
Peak winds of 45-55 mph and gusts of 70 mph are expected on the coast Monday, August 3, 2020 evening.
The City should anticipate power outages and downed trees.
Heavy rainfall, up to 6 inches of rain, will coincide with Monday, August 3, 2020, evening’s high tide of 8.0 feet. at 8:59 p.m.
There is the possibility of storm surge along the coast of approximately 2-4 feet.

Operational Updates:

Charleston County will not activate shelter operations, Emergency Operations Center, or the Citizen’s Information line.
Charleston County recycling collection will be delayed one day this week.
City of Isle of Palms garbage collection schedule will continue normal operations on Monday, August 3, 2020 and Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
City Hall and the Recreation Center closed at noon on August 3, 2020 and will resume operations at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

Suggested preparations:

Citizens should avoid unnecessary travel due to possible localized flooding caused by potential heavy rainfall.
Please remove any items around your home that could cause damage due to the potential for strong wind gusts.
Please follow directions on traffic and message boards for road closure information and remind the public, “Turn around, Don’t drown.”
In the event of possible flooding, citizens are asked not to drive around barricades or drive through standing water.

Important phone numbers:

Please monitor the National Hurricane Center for the latest weather updates.

Additional hurricane preparedness information and resources from the city are available here.