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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Charleston, SC

March 20, 2021

NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Mar 20, 2021, 3:14 AM EDT. It was in force for 64 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 20, 2021, 3:14 AM EDT (07:14 UTC)
Expired
Mar 22, 2021, 6:48 PM EDT
In force
64 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted.

939 
WHUS42 KCHS 200714 
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message...RESENT
National Weather Service Charleston SC
314 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-201515-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.210320T0714Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0001.210320T0714Z-210321T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
314 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Southeast South Carolina and Southeast
  Georgia.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
16 follow-up statements
601 
WHUS42 KCHS 200958
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
558 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-201800-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210321T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
558 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
221 
WHUS42 KCHS 201404
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1004 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-202215-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210321T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1004 AM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves as high
  as 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone, generally peaking tonight into
  early Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
124 
WHUS42 KCHS 201933
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
333 PM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-210345-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
333 PM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves as high
  as 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
622 
WHUS42 KCHS 202345
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
745 PM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-211200-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
745 PM EDT Sat Mar 20 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves as 
  high as 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
528 
WHUS42 KCHS 210416
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1216 AM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-211230-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1216 AM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves as 
  high as 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
472 
WHUS42 KCHS 210702
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
302 AM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-211515-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
302 AM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
654 
WHUS42 KCHS 211000
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
600 AM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-211800-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
600 AM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
851 
WHUS42 KCHS 211426
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1026 AM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-212230-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1026 AM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
658 
WHUS42 KCHS 211917
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
317 PM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-220330-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
317 PM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 feet at times in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
759 
WHUS42 KCHS 220239
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1039 PM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-221045-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1039 PM EDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
293 
WHUS42 KCHS 220411
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1211 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-221215-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1211 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
  5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
775 
WHUS42 KCHS 220654
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
254 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-221500-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
254 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
984 
WHUS42 KCHS 220931
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
531 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-221745-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
531 AM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
906 
WHUS42 KCHS 221633
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1233 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-230000-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1233 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
046 
WHUS42 KCHS 221856
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
256 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-230000-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210322T2100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
256 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. 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.

&&

$$
996 
WHUS42 KCHS 222248
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
648 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-230000-
/O.CAN.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210323T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
648 PM EDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

A moderate risk of rip currents is expected through Tuesday.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 20, 3:14 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryCHS60 hr

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