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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Friday January 24th, 2025 :: 09:00 p.m. EST

Advisory

Temperatures dropping to below freezing overnight creating dangerous travel conditions into the morning hours

As of 9 p.m., tonight, January 24, 2025, please take heed of our recommendation to avoid leaving your home and traveling unless necessary.

According to the US National Weather Service Charleston SC, temperatures will dip to the low to high-20s and mid-30s overnight. This will result in the refreezing of any liquid on the roads and additional compacting of snow/ice and black ice formation. Travel will remain hazardous through the overnight hours as temperatures remain below freezing through daybreak Saturday.
 
To view current weather, travel, and road conditions, please visit the following resources.

Should travel be necessary, please be advised of the following tips:
  • Slow down: Reduce your speed and leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Brake gently: Avoid slamming on the brakes, which can cause skidding.
  • Use low gears: Low gears help maintain traction, especially on hills.
  • Increase visibility: Turn on your lights and keep your windshield clean.
  • Be careful on bridges and overpasses: These areas freeze first.
  • Don't use cruise control or overdrive: These features can be dangerous on icy roads.
  • Take it easy: Avoid sudden movements and don't panic.
  • Wear your seat belt: This will help keep you safe in the event of an accident.
For emergencies, please call 911. Otherwise, please use our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.

Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200

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