People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Chatham County. In South Carolina,
Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper and
Tidal Berkeley Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Even stronger winds could occur on elevated
bridges such as the the Ravenel Bridge, the Don Holt Bridge, the
James B. Edwards Bridge, the Ben Sawyer Bridge, the Isle of
Palms Connector, the Amos Nathaniel Rodgers Bridge, the McKinley
Washington Junior Bridge and the Woods Memorial Bridge.
Dangerous driving conditions are likely on these bridges. Heed
any potential bridge closures or warnings from local officials.