Category: South Carolina Midlands

South Carolina Midlands Emergency Notifications

South Carolina: Severe Weather – March 31, 2025

Severe thunderstorms are expected in South Carolina today, March 31, 2025, beginning this afternoon and continuing into the evening. Storms moving from west to east may bring damaging wind gusts of at least 70 mph, large hail, and a few strong tornadoes (EF2 or higher). The greatest risk will be between 2-9 p.m., with the most severe conditions expected in central and eastern parts of the state. Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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South Carolina: Severe Weather – March 4, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for South Carolina, effective from 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, through 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 5. Strong winds, with gusts reaching 40-50 mph, are expected across the Midlands and coastal regions. These conditions may result in scattered power outages, fallen trees, and difficult driving conditions, especially on highways and bridges. Additionally, severe thunderstorms are possible, bringing the threat of damaging winds, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes. Residents should secure loose outdoor items, stay alert for weather updates, and exercise caution on the roads.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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South Carolina: Tornado Warning – September 26, 2024

A tropical storm warning remains in effect today, September 27, 2024, in South Carolina, due to Hurricane Helene. Tornados continue to be a threat this morning, in addition to landslides in the mountain regions due to excess rain. to Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit South Carolina Emergency Management Website.  to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Tips and Resources:

  • South Carolina Evacuation Routes: Website
  • South Carolina Power Outages: Map
  • Evacuation Notices for South Carolina – Know Your Zone: Website
  • National Weather Service: Website
  • Ready.gov Preparedness: Tornados
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 

South Carolina: Hurricane Helene – September 26, 2024

A tropical storm warning is currently in effect today, September 26, 2024, in South Carolina, due to Hurricane Helene. The greatest threat is storm surge to coastal regions and tornados this evening, into tomorrow morning. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit South Carolina Emergency Management Website.  to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Tips and Resources:

  • South Carolina Evacuation Routes: Website
  • South Carolina Power Outages: Map
  • Evacuation Notices for South Carolina – Know Your Zone: Website
  • National Weather Service: Website
  • Ready.gov Preparedness: Tornados
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 

South Carolina: Tornado Warning: September 16, 2024

A tornado watch is currently in effect today, September 16, 2024, in Northeast South Carolina, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry, Dillon, Inland Georgetown, Marison, and Northern Horry. Strong winds, flooding, and thunderstorms may occur due to Tropical Cyclone 8. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit South Carolina Emergency Management Website.  to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Flood Safety Tips and Resources:

  • South Carolina Evacuation Routes: Website
  • Evacuation Notices for South Carolina – Know Your Zone: Website
  • National Weather Service: Website
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flood Safety Tips: English|Spanish
  • How to Safely Pump Out Your Basement: Resource

South Carolina: Hurricane Debby – August 4, 2024

Excess rain and high winds are expected to occur in South Carolina beginning Tuesday, August 6, 2024, as a result of Tropical Storm Debby. Heavy rain and winds in excess of 60 miles per hour may cause flooding and power outages, with the worst of the storm occurring Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Flood Safety Tips and Resources:

  • National Weather Service: Website 
  • Tropical Storm Preparation: Website
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flood Safety Tips: English|Spanish
  • How to Safely Pump Out Your Basement: Resource

South Carolina: Wind and Tornado Warning – February 28, 2024

Strong winds, rain and severe thunderstorms are expected to continue today, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, across South Carolina. Power outages and tornadoes may occur as a result. A wind advisory is in effect and will continue through the evening.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

South Carolina: Weather Alert – January 12, 2024

Strong winds, rain and thunderstorms are expected to begin Friday morning, January 12, 2024, in South Carolina. Power outages and tornadoes may occur as a result. A wind advisory goes into effect beginning at 7AM and will continue through Friday evening.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

South Carolina Midlands: Severe Weather – January 9, 2024

The National Weather Service predict widespread damaging winds and the possibility of tornados, heavy rains and flash flooding, with the most severe storm conditions this afternoon, January 9, 2024. Strong winds may cause power outages this evening across South Carolina.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

South Carolina – Hurricane: August 30, 2023

Idalia is now a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph. Idalia is forecast to approach South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane and become a tropical storm while moving through the state. Most of the state will be impacted by Idalia this afternoon into Thursday morning. Additional impacts such as isolated tornadoes, power outages and flooding are also possible throughout the day.

**If you have not reviewed a plan to receive care, please contact your dialysis provider**

Hurricane and Flood Safety Tips and Resources

South Carolina: Flood Warning: August 28, 2023

Rain and flooding across the eastern region of South Carolina, specifically the eastern Midlands and the Pee Dee region are expected to occur as a result of tropical storm Idalia beginning midmorning Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Strong winds and storm surge may also occur. To understand road closures near you, please visit the SCDOT Roadway information System.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Flood Safety Tips and Resources:

  • National Weather Service: Website 
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
  • American Red Cross: Resource 
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flood Safety Tips: English|Spanish
  • How to Safely Pump Out Your Basement: Resource

South Carolina – Tornado Warning: August 7, 2023

A strong storm system moving through the South Atlantic beginning Monday, August 7, 2023, is producing severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds and possible tornadoes being the greatest threat. The timeline of severe weather will primarily be from early afternoon and last into the evening. The most likely area for severe weather is northern South Carolina, however, all regions should stay prepared.

**If you feel your access to care may be at risk due to severe weather, please reach out to your dialysis provider**

Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.