Sea Pines CSA Tropical Storm Debby Update

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 1:00 PM Update

Our area remains under the following watches and warnings: Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Warning, Flash Flood Warning, and Flood Watch.

The National Weather Service continues to forecast potentially historic rainfall and flooding through at least Friday morning. Tropical Storm Debby is a slow-moving storm with water being the main concern with rainfall, storm surge, and flooding.

The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance storm team (pictured below) is continuously patrolling the community clearing stormwater drainage structures and removing downed trees and debris from roadways. They will remain onsite throughout the duration of the storm to assist with mechanical pumping of critical storm water areas and respond to storm-related events.

Clearing debris out of the Lawton Pump Station screens early Tuesday morning.

Fallen tree cleared from roadway near Baynard Cove Road and Old Military Road.

Clearing obstruction from stormwater drain on Green Heron Road.

Stormwater Management: To proactively address the possibility of heavy rainfall, our team has placed 5 large portable high-volume dewatering pumps in strategic locations throughout the community to assist in lowering lagoon levels.
They will continue to actively monitor the tidal control structures on our lagoon system to prevent as much tidal inflow as possible. Additionally, they are actively managing the Lawton Canal pump station to move water out of the community.

Sea Pines CSA Operation Updates & Notices:

Sea Pines daily visitor gate pass sales have resumed as of 11:30 AM today, August 6th.
The Sea Pines CSA Administration office, Sea Pines Community Center and Sea Pines ARB office are closed today, August 6th. Depending on the severity of the storm, these offices may also remain closed on Wednesday, August 7th.
The Sea Pines Guest Pass office and Security Dispatch office (843-671-7170) are operating under normal business hours. We will notify you in advance if these services need to be modified due to storm conditions.
Access to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Six Oaks Cemetery, and Tower Beach are currently closed and will reopen once conditions permit.
The Sea Pines Trolley and Beach Shuttle services are suspended until further notice.

Important Reminders:

As the storm continues to pass through our area, our property owners, guests and visitors are asked to remain indoors and to stay off of the roadways and leisure trails in Sea Pines.
Should stormwater inundation occur, please shelter in place until waters have receded.
If you must travel today, avoid areas of standing water and downed trees across a roadway.
Wildlife, such as alligators and snakes, are more likely to be displaced and seen during and after a storm. Be aware, keep pets on a leash at all times, and give all wild animals space. To report a wildlife concern, please contact the Sea Pines Security at 843.671.7170.
To continue to allow Santee Cooper unobstructed access to the major transformer lines in Sea Pines, please do not park vehicles in lot numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10.

We will continue to keep you updated as we receive information or need to modify our services, but in the meantime, we ask you to stay safe and stay tuned to weather alerts and follow trusted sources of information.

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Governor McMaster, State Officials to Hold Briefing

Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state's response to Tropical Storm Debby today, Tuesday, August 6, at 2:00 PM.

SCETV will provide coverage which can be accessed through live stream here.

National Weather Service- Charleston Office

11:30 AM Tropical Storm Debby Briefing

Situation Overview:

Debby, currently over Chatham County, GA, expected to slowly move into the Atlantic waters this afternoon.
Debby expected to slowly turn north late Wednesday, with second landfall along the SC coast Thursday.
Track & intensity forecast still somewhat uncertain.

Rainfall:

Storm Total Rainfall Amounts: 10-20 inches, with locally higher amounts approaching 25 inches.
Additional Rainfall (through 8AM Fri) SC: 6” to 12”, local up to 15”.

Read the full briefing here: https://www.weather.gov/media/chs/briefings/LatestBriefing.pdf

Please keep a close eye on the weather, as conditions can change quickly. For more information and continued forecast updates, please visit hurricanes.gov.