The South Carolina hurricane risk that doesn't get enough attention

A hurricane's impact isn't just about the wind—it's about whether you can get where you need to go. From major highway closures to inland communities being completely isolated, the danger often remains long after the forecast improves. Meteorologist Leslie Hudson explains why "post-storm isolation" is a critical part of the story you need to know.

Helene closed hundreds of roads with blocked access, debris, and cutting off inland communities entirely. The lesson is that hurricane impacts don't always end when the rain stops.
flooding, road closures, and isolation can continue to shape the story long after the forecast improves.

Florence remains one of the clearest examples of how transportation can become part of a hurricane disaster. Flooding kept portions of I-95 closed for days, disrupting travel and recovery efforts well after the storm itself had moved away.