11:53 AM
— 5:00 PM
TORNADO WATCH 680 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA
BLADEN BRUNSWICK COLUMBUS
NEW HANOVER PENDER
IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY
IN NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA
HORRY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLADENBORO, BOILING SPRING LAKES,
BURGAW, CHADBOURN, CONWAY, ELIZABETHTOWN, GARDEN CITY,
LAKE WACCAMAW, LELAND, LITTLE RIVER, LONG BEACH, MYRTLE BEACH,
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, OAK ISLAND, RED HILL, SOCASTEE, SOUTHPORT,
SUNSET BEACH, SURF CITY, TABOR CITY, WHITEVILLE, AND WILMINGTON.
11:53 AM
— 5:00 PM
TORNADO WATCH 680 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS
COASTAL WATERS FROM SURF CITY TO CAPE FEAR NC OUT 20 NM
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FEAR NC TO LITTLE RIVER INLET SC OUT
20 NM
COASTAL WATERS FROM LITTLE RIVER INLET TO MURRELLS INLET SC OUT
20 NM
1:11 PM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. Strong south to north longshore
current is also expected for east and southeast-facing beaches.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover
and Coastal Brunswick Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal
Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Today.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
11:24 AM
— 7:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Charleston County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
12:58 PM
— 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
11:24 AM
— 7:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Charleston County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
2:10 AM
— 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Francis Marion National Forest
Please see the list below for seasonal and other road closures on each ranger district of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.Enoree Ranger DistrictForest Service RoadRoad NameClosure Notes301 BWood DuckSeasonal301 F, 301 HMcCleney BranchSeasonal394 BFishing CreekSeasonal324Sedalia…
Francis Marion National Forest
FSR 361 is closed to vehicular traffic between intersection 1069 and E. 164-2 due to a bridge closure. We will update when the repair has been completed.
Francis Marion National Forest
Worthy's Ferry Road (FS301) is temporarily closed to motorized vehicles between mile marker 2.11 to 3.15 and FSR 305K for public safety during a stream restoration project.
Francis Marion National Forest
The Enoree Ranger District of Sumter National Forest is temporarily closing Forest Service Road (FSR) 301 (Worthy’s Rd) between mile marker 2.11 to 3.15 and FSR 305K (Clark’s Creek Rd) to motorized vehicles for two years to remove bridges for stream restoration.
Francis Marion National Forest
Garlington School Road is closed between FSR 366E and E91-7 for needed bridge maintenance. We will update when the bridge has been repaired.
Francis Marion National Forest
Forest Service Road 1047 (off Riser Road) is closed at MP 0.841 for public safety due to failed culverts. We will provide an update when the culverts have been repaired.
Francis Marion National Forest
Restrictions on activities within the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River Corridor for the protection of the public and natural resources. This order affects the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina, the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia, and the Nantahala National Forest in North…
Francis Marion National Forest
General prohibitions within the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests, with topics including but not limited to camping, prospecting, water activities, as well as regulations for road access, alcoholic beverages, horse and pack animal use, fireworks and more.
Francis Marion National Forest
Closures of the north and south loops for deer hunting by dog drives on days set by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
Francis Marion National Forest
Restrictions on alcoholic beverages in the Lick Fork Lake and Parson's Mountain picnic, swimming, and parking areas on the Long Cane Ranger District.
Francis Marion National Forest
Prohibitions for all developed or otherwise designated recreation areas on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
Francis Marion National Forest
Until further notice, Forest Service Road 301 (Worthys Ferry) on the Enoree Ranger District will be closed between the two intersections where FSR 301 meets with FSR 301E (Feltman). Access to Worthys Bottom will remain open through FSR 301E.
Francis Marion National Forest
Damage from Tropical Storm Debby on the Francis Marion Ranger District led to an indefinite closure of the Litchfield and Lottie bridges for public and employee safety. Lottie Bridge on FSR 251H has reopened but Litchfield Bridge remains temporarily closed.
Francis Marion National Forest
FSR 376 Asias Branch Road, located on the Enoree Ranger District, is closed due to a blown-out culvert. We will update when the road is reopened.
Francis Marion National Forest
The Candy Branch Rifle Range at Sumter National Forest's Long Cane Ranger District is closed until further notice pending safety review and maintenance.
Francis Marion National Forest
A Closure Order (see below) has been placed for an emergency closure of a bridge off of Forest Service Road 251H on the Francis Marion National Forest. Francis Marion & Sumter NFs, Forest-Wide Closure - Order Number: FM-14-01Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited…
Francis Marion National Forest
Forest Service Road 374 near Whitmire, SC (also known as Hunting Fork Road) is closed due to a washed-out pipe. We will update when the road is repaired.
Francis Marion National Forest
All OHV trails across Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests are subject to closures on short notice due to inclement weather. Before driving to OHV trails, Call 803-561-4025 Before You Haul for the most recent trail status. The hotline is updated when the trail's open or closed status…
Francis Marion National Forest
America the Beautiful passes are temporarily not available at the Supervisor's Office. Passes are available at our other Forest Service offices in South Carolina. Call ahead to confirm availability.Looking to get a pass to skip entrance fees at national parks and other federal lands? America the…
Francis Marion National Forest
Old home sites exist across many parts of the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. Many of these sites still include open, hand-dug wells. The Forest is working to address known well hazards. Known well sites are being signed; however, there may be wells not yet discovered.To report an open…