Isaias Came, Isaias Went

Hurricane Isaias's remnants swept through the Lowcountry on October 10 — heavy rain, gusty winds, and a Flood Watch. Here's how it went, Lowcountry style.

Isaias made landfall Friday night near Destin, Florida as a Category 2, then weakened as it pushed inland — and by Saturday morning, its leftovers were knocking on our door. Beaufort County never went under a tropical storm warning. What we got was the classic Lowcountry brush: 1–2 inches of rain, gusts kicking up to 30 mph, a Flood Watch through 2 AM, a Gale Warning until 5 PM, and a Rip Current Statement keeping everyone off the beach until evening.

And the island did what the island does. Porch furniture came inside. The group texts lit up — y'all good? The Sheriff's Office asked everyone to take it easy on the roads and stay off the water, and for the most part, everyone did. No drama. Just the ritual.

By late afternoon the clouds started tearing open, the light went gold over the marsh, and the whole thing felt like a drill for the real season — which, around here, runs through November. Branches to the curb, grill covers back on, and Sunday morning's beach walk is going to have some excellent shelling. That's the deal with a brush like this one: a reminder to respect the season, and a reminder of why this place handles it so well.

Stay safe out there, y'all — and check on your neighbors.