The National Weather Service in Charleston, SC, continues to monitor the potential for winter weather impacts across the Lowcountry this weekend. Forecasters say uncommonly cold temperatures are expected, with dangerously cold wind chills possible Saturday night into Sunday morning.
The following advisories have been issued for Beaufort County:
- Extreme Cold Watch | Saturday night–Sunday morning
- Winter Storm Watch | Saturday morning–Sunday afternoon
- Gale Watch | Saturday afternoon–Sunday afternoon
Two cold-weather shelters are open for those in need:
- Sea Island Presbyterian Church (81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort)
- Open: Thursday, January 29 - Sunday, February 1
- Time: Opens at 5:30 p.m. & closes at 8 a.m. the following morning
- Dinner & breakfast provided
- Showers available
- No weapons, alcohol, smoking, or pets are permitted; however, service animals will be allowed
- For additional information, call Sea Island Presbyterian Church at 843-525-0696
- Christ Lutheran Church (829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island)
- Open: Thursday, January 29; Saturday, January 31 - Monday, February 2
- Time: Opens at 5:30 p.m. & closes at 7:30 a.m. the following morning
- Dinner & morning to-go meal provided
- No weapons, alcohol, smoking, or pets are permitted; however, service animals will be allowed
- For additional information and transportation assistance, call Christ Lutheran Church at 843-422-7640
Take time to plan now and stay tuned to your local meteorologists and trusted sources for the latest forecast updates and information.
