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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Charleston, SC

April 22, 2018

NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Apr 22, 2018, 3:52 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 23, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Apr 22, 2018, 3:52 PM EDT (19:52 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 23, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired: Apr 23, 2018, 8:00 PM EDT
In force: 12 hr
Issued by: NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted.

097 
WHUS42 KCHS 221952
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
352 PM EDT Sun Apr 22 2018

SCZ050-230400-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0002.180423T1200Z-180424T0000Z/
Charleston-
352 PM EDT Sun Apr 22 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from Monday morning through
Monday evening.

* RIP CURRENTS...Wind and wave conditions support the 
  development of very strong rip currents. These rip currents 
  will be life threatening to anyone who enters the surf.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

No one should enter the surf due to life threatening rip
currents.

&&

$$

5 follow-up statements

852 
WHUS42 KCHS 230205
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1005 PM EDT Sun Apr 22 2018

SCZ050-231015-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.180423T1200Z-180424T0000Z/
Charleston-
1005 PM EDT Sun Apr 22 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* RIP CURRENTS...Wind and wave conditions support the 
  development of very strong rip currents. These rip currents 
  will be life threatening to anyone who enters the surf.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

No one should enter the surf due to life threatening rip
currents.

&&

$$

531 
WHUS42 KCHS 230720
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
320 AM EDT Mon Apr 23 2018

SCZ050-231530-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.180423T1500Z-180424T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.180423T1200Z-180424T0000Z/
Charleston-
320 AM EDT Mon Apr 23 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT
Tuesday.

* LOCATIONS...All beaches of Charleston County, including the 
  Cape Romain, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, and 
  Kiawah Island.

* RIP CURRENTS...Wind and wave conditions support the 
  development of very strong rip currents. These rip currents 
  will be life threatening to anyone who enters the surf.

* BREAKING WAVE HEIGHTS...4 to 5 feet.

* TIMING...Late this morning through late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will be dangerous to anyone who 
  enters the surf. There will also be dangerous rip currents and 
  possible beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

No one should enter the surf due to life threatening rip
currents.

Everyone should remain out of the water. Mariners should use
extreme caution, especially near inlets, cuts and bays. Swells
approaching these areas can lead to large, dangerous breaking
waves. Keep a clear distance away from the ocean. Structures such
as piers and jetties will be particularly treacherous.

&&

$$

812 
WHUS42 KCHS 231507
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1107 AM EDT Mon Apr 23 2018

SCZ050-232315-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180424T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180424T0000Z/
Charleston-
1107 AM EDT Mon Apr 23 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...All beaches of Charleston County, including the 
  Cape Romain, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, and 
  Kiawah Island.

* RIP CURRENTS...Wind and wave conditions support the 
  development of very strong rip currents. These rip currents 
  will be life threatening to anyone who enters the surf.

* BREAKING WAVE HEIGHTS...4 to 5 feet.

* TIMING...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will be dangerous to anyone who 
  enters the surf. There will also be dangerous rip currents and 
  possible beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

No one should enter the surf due to life threatening rip
currents.

Everyone should remain out of the water. Mariners should use
extreme caution, especially near inlets, cuts and bays. Swells
approaching these areas can lead to large, dangerous breaking
waves. Keep a clear distance away from the ocean. Structures such
as piers and jetties will be particularly treacherous.

&&

$$

483 
WHUS42 KCHS 231934
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
334 PM EDT Mon Apr 23 2018

SCZ050-240345-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180424T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180424T0000Z/
Charleston-
334 PM EDT Mon Apr 23 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...All beaches of Charleston County, including the 
  Cape Romain, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, and 
  Kiawah Island.

* RIP CURRENTS...Wind and wave conditions support the 
  development of very strong rip currents. These rip currents 
  will be life threatening to anyone who enters the surf.

* BREAKING WAVE HEIGHTS...4 to 5 feet.

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will be dangerous to anyone who 
  enters the surf. There will also be dangerous rip currents and 
  possible beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

No one should enter the surf due to life threatening rip
currents.

Everyone should remain out of the water. Mariners should use
extreme caution, especially near inlets, cuts and bays. Swells
approaching these areas can lead to large, dangerous breaking
waves. Keep a clear distance away from the ocean. Structures such
as piers and jetties will be particularly treacherous.

&&

$$

152 
WHUS42 KCHS 240001
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
801 PM EDT Mon Apr 23 2018

SCZ050-240815-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-180424T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180424T0900Z/
Charleston-
801 PM EDT Mon Apr 23 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...All beaches of Charleston County, including the 
  Cape Romain, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, and 
  Kiawah Island.

* BREAKING WAVE HEIGHTS...4 to 5 feet.

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will be dangerous to anyone who 
  enters the surf. There will also be dangerous rip currents and 
  possible beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water. Mariners should use
extreme caution, especially near inlets, cuts and bays. Swells
approaching these areas can lead to large, dangerous breaking
waves. Keep a clear distance away from the ocean. Structures such
as piers and jetties will be particularly treacherous.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 22, 3:30 AM EDT	Gale Watch	CHS		24 hr

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Sources

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