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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Charleston, SC

July 6, 2021

NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Jul 6, 2021, 11:26 PM EDT. It took effect at Jul 7, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 38 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 6, 2021, 11:26 PM EDT (03:26 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 7, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 8, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

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609 
WHUS42 KCHS 070326
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1126 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-071130-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0002.210707T1000Z-210708T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1126 PM EDT Tue Jul 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
974 
WHUS42 KCHS 070917
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
517 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-071730-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.210707T2100Z-210708T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.210707T1000Z-210708T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
517 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 
  2 AM EDT Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-071730-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.210707T1000Z-210708T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
517 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* 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.

&&

$$
340 
WHUS42 KCHS 071358
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
958 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-072200-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.210707T2100Z-210708T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
958 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 
  2 AM EDT Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-072200-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
958 AM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* 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.

&&

$$
115 
WHUS42 KCHS 071627
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1227 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-080030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.210707T2100Z-210708T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1227 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 
  2 AM EDT Thursday. 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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-080000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1227 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* 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.

&&

$$
401 
WHUS42 KCHS 071927
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
327 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

SCZ048-051-080330-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.210708T0300Z-210708T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
327 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  8 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-080330-
/O.EXB.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.210708T0600Z-210708T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
327 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-080330-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.210707T2100Z-210708T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
327 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
591 
WHUS42 KCHS 072337
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
737 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-080745-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
737 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-080745-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.210708T0300Z-210708T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
737 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  8 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-080745-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.210708T0600Z-210708T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
737 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
478 
WHUS42 KCHS 080257
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1057 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-081100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1057 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-081100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.210708T0300Z-210708T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1057 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 
  8 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-081100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.210708T0600Z-210708T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1057 PM EDT Wed Jul 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM to 11 AM EDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

&&

$$
255 
WHUS42 KCHS 080812
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-081615-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...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...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this 
  morning. 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.

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-081615-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...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...Coastal Jasper and Beaufort Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this 
  morning. 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.

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-081615-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
412 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...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...Charleston and Coastal Colleton Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this 
  morning. 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.

&&

$$
367 
WHUS42 KCHS 081136
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
736 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

GAZ117-119-139-141-081945-
/O.EXP.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
736 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia 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.

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-081945-
/O.EXP.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
736 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Jasper and Beaufort Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-081945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
736 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Charleston and Coastal Colleton Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this 
  morning. 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.

&&

$$
853 
WHUS42 KCHS 081355
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
955 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

SCZ049-050-082200-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
955 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 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 4 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Charleston and Coastal Colleton Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 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.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-082200-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
955 AM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia 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.

&&

$$
727 
WHUS42 KCHS 081729
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
129 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

SCZ049-050-090000-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210708T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
129 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Charleston and Coastal Colleton Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-090000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210709T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
129 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 6, 10:52 PM EDTTropical Storm WarningCHSBerkeley36 hr
Jul 7, 5:17 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryCHS32 hr
Jul 7, 4:04 PM EDTTornado WarningCHSBulloch, Candler26 min
Jul 7, 7:31 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCHSLiberty, Long, McIntosh119 min

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in South Carolina, 2021Rip Current Statements in Georgia, 2021Every rip current statement in 2021

Sources

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