Alert archive / South Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2020
Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Apr 7, 2020, 3:32 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020, 3:32 AM EDT (07:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 7, 2020, 2:46 PM EDT
- In force
- 11 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
As transmitted.
900 WHUS42 KCHS 070732 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 332 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020 SCZ048>051-071545- /O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0001.200407T0732Z-200408T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 332 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
3 follow-up statements
287 WHUS42 KCHS 071001 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 601 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020 SCZ048>051-071815- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-200408T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 601 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
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WHUS42 KCHS 071450
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1050 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020
SCZ051-080200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0008.200407T2300Z-200408T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-200408T0000Z/
Coastal Jasper-
1050 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (9.1 to 9.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Jasper County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM EDT
this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation could impact some roads. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:40 PM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/09 PM 9.2 1.7 0.7 N/A Minor
08/09 AM 9.0 1.5 0.8 N/A None
08/09 PM 9.5 2.0 0.8 N/A Minor
09/10 AM 8.9 1.4 0.9 N/A None
09/10 PM 9.5 2.0 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$
SCZ048>050-080200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0008.200407T2300Z-200408T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-200408T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1050 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Beaufort, Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM EDT
this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT
this evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:33 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/08 PM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
08/09 AM 7.0 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
08/09 PM 7.5 1.7 0.8 N/A Moderate
09/10 AM 7.0 1.2 1.0 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 7.5 1.7 0.8 N/A Moderate
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-080200-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0008.200407T2300Z-200408T0200Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1050 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.1 to 9.3 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and
Coastal McIntosh Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation could impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:40 PM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/09 PM 9.2 1.7 0.7 N/A Minor
08/09 AM 9.0 1.5 0.8 N/A None
08/09 PM 9.5 2.0 0.8 N/A Minor
09/10 AM 8.9 1.4 0.9 N/A None
09/10 PM 9.5 2.0 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$109
WHUS42 KCHS 071846
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
246 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020
SCZ051-080200-
/O.CAN.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-200408T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0008.200407T2300Z-200408T0200Z/
Coastal Jasper-
246 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.1 to 9.3 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Coastal Jasper County.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation could impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:40 PM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/09 PM 9.2 1.7 0.7 N/A Minor
08/09 AM 9.0 1.5 0.8 N/A None
08/09 PM 9.5 2.0 0.8 N/A Minor
09/10 AM 8.9 1.4 0.9 N/A None
09/10 PM 9.5 2.0 0.8 N/A Minor
10/11 AM 8.5 1.0 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ048>050-080200-
/O.CAN.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-200408T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0008.200407T2300Z-200408T0200Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
246 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal southeast South Carolina including downtown
Charleston.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:33 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/08 PM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
08/09 AM 7.0 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
08/09 PM 7.5 1.7 0.8 N/A Moderate
09/10 AM 7.0 1.2 1.0 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 7.5 1.7 0.8 N/A Moderate
10/11 AM 6.7 0.9 1.0 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-080200-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0008.200407T2300Z-200408T0200Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
246 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.1 to 9.3 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Coastal McIntosh, Coastal Liberty, Coastal Chatham and
Coastal Bryan Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation could impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:40 PM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.2 ft, Moderate 9.6 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 2.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/09 PM 9.2 1.7 0.7 N/A Minor
08/09 AM 9.0 1.5 0.8 N/A None
08/09 PM 9.5 2.0 0.8 N/A Minor
09/10 AM 8.9 1.4 0.9 N/A None
09/10 PM 9.5 2.0 0.8 N/A Minor
10/11 AM 8.5 1.0 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 3:31 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | CHS | 11 hr | |
| Apr 7, 10:50 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 11 hr |
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