Hours ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, some tourists in the Grand Strand hit the beach while others headed home early.

At the 5 p.m. advisory Monday, Isaias remained a Tropical Storm.

A ‘double red flag’ warning will be in effect for the remainder of Monday as Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way toward the Grand Strand.

As conditions at Folly Beach began to deteriorate as Tropical Storm Isaias approached the Carolinas, some surfers took advantage of the big waves ahead of the storm.

Along the South Carolina coast on Hunting Island beachgoers and campers got a good look at Isaias offshore.

Tybee and Hilton Head Islands have both seen wind and rain throughout Monday, but both have avoided damage from Tropical Storm Isaias.

Hilton Head Town Manager Steve Riley says the forecast is a sigh of relief for them, but they are still prepared and ready. They have extra fire and rescue crews on hand and are constantly monitoring the tropical storm.

“It’s always better to be safe and prepared than to take a very casual attitude,” Tybee Island Mayor Shirley Sessions said.

Not only do they encourage you to have a plan, but also encourage you to secure outdoor items, charge batteries, and more.

Double red flags will be waving behind the lifeguard stands Monday warning people to not go into the water.

Isaias remains a Tropical Storm and is expecting to pass the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry Monday afternoon into the evening.

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is closing all district facilities on Monday, Aug. 3 ahead of any possible impact from Tropical Storm Isaias.

Numerous services and businesses across the Coastal Empire have announced closures for Monday due to Tropical Storm Isaias.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is closing the Sidney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick on Monday morning and could potentially close the Talmadge Bridge in Savannah.

Update on Hurricane Isaias