Coastal Communities Battle Severe Weather Devastation

A nor'easter that hit Charleston and the coast resulted in at least one fatality in Mount Pleasant, where a 72-year-old woman died after being trapped in a submerged vehicle. The storm brought unexpected high tides, causing severe flooding in areas not typically prone to flooding. Businesses, including the Flow State Wellness Studio, were heavily damaged, with the owner facing lost revenue. Local beaches experienced erosion, and a bridge in McClellanville was washed out, leaving about 100 people stranded. The National Weather Service warns of potential inland flooding as rain-swollen rivers flow toward the ocean.