Hurricane season officially began Sunday and officials are urging residents to prepare as soon as they can.

According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division , South Carolina is one of the most vulnerable states to hurricanes and tropical storms all throughout the season, which lasts until Nov. 30.

Six coastal counties border the Atlantic Ocean. These counties have more than 200 miles of general coastline and another 21 inland counties may be directly affected by these storms. Densely populated coastal areas, especially during peak tourist seasons, coupled with the generally low coastal elevations, significantly increase the state’s vulnerability.

Hurricane season 2025 forecast

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently predicted an above-normal for 20

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