Hurricane Ian Approaches South Carolina as Authorities Issue Weather Warnings

Hurricane Ian was expected to make a second landfall on the coastline of the Carolinas on Friday, September 30, after having a devastating impact on Florida.

The National Hurricane Center said Ian was “accelerating toward” the South Carolina coast and warned of life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds.

The National Weather Service forecast surge inundation of up to seven feet along parts of the South Carolina coast and issued a flash flood warning in Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

Footage from Isle of Palms Police Department shows the rough sea conditions. The department urged people to stay off the beach and out of the water. Credit: Isle of Palms Police Department via Storyful

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