Tropical Weather

Current Advisories for Atlantic Tropical Storms/Hurricanes

Current Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

Current Tropical Weather Discussion

National Hurricane Center

The Historical Hurricane Tracks tool is an interactive mapping application that allows you to easily search and display 150 years of Atlantic Basin tropical cyclone data.

Hurricane Planning:

• South Carolina Evacuation Routes from the S.C. Department of Transportation

• South Carolina Traffic Information Network

In the event of a disaster, if you have to evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pet is to evacuate them too. For more information about disaster planning for animals, including "pet friendly" hotels around the state, contact your local emergency management officials, animal control agency, humane society, or veterinarian. Advance planning is essential - it could save your pet's life and make yours easier during an threatening emergency.

For more information about planning your pets' evacuation, contact:

• S.C. Animal Care and Control - (803) 776-7387
• S.C. Veterinarian Association - (803) 366-8188

Frequently Asked Questions about Hurricanes

• Hurricane Frequently Asked Questions
• Saffir/Simpson Scale
• Why are hurricane named, and what are the names for this year?

State Government Agency Links

• Georgia Emergency Management
• South Carolina Emergency Preparedness Division