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Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Sandy becomes tenth named hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Rafael becomes the ninth hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

Friday, September 09, 2011  As the traditional peak of hurricane season arrives Saturday, the 13th named storm of the season, Maria, approaches the United States.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Hurricane Earl is expected to pass by well off the South Carolina coast, but its effects will evident as the storm passes.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Due to category three Hurricane Earl and it's Tropical Storm counterpart, Fiona, a significant rip current risk will exist along South Carolina's coastline heading into the holiday weekend.

Monday, August 30, 2010  Authorities are warning people along much of the Atlantic seaboard to beware of rip tides from distant hurricanes after a surfer died and a swimmer was reported missing.

Friday, July 23, 2010  The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for inland counties for Friday as well as an advisory for the moderate risk of rip currents along the coast.