Destructive weather from Hurricane Isaias is expected to have limited impacts at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Based on the current trajectory and hurricane strength models, MCRD Parris Island at this time has decided to shelter in place at the depot. We will continue to monitor the sitauation and will make careful considerations for what will be neccessary for the safety of our recruits and personnel. As information becomes availaible, we will continue to provide updates on our comm

NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 Miss Piggy passes through eyewall into the eye of Hurricane #Isaias during the evening flight on July 31, 2020. Credit: Nick Underwood/NOAA. Follow NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center for latest forecast and advisories. #FlyNOAA #MsPiggyFlies | The NOAA Hurricane Hunters

For the last day of Severe Weather Awareness week we’re focusing on the NOAA Weather Radio. It’s important to have multiple ways of receiving life-saving weather warnings and NOAA Weather Radio is one great option. The program includes 1025 transmitters, covering all 50 states, coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and US Pacific Territories. weather.gov/nwr | US National Weather Service Buffalo NY