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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Charleston, SC

March 31, 2022

NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Mar 31, 2022, 4:03 AM EDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2022, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Mar 31, 2022, 4:03 AM EDT (08:03 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 31, 2022, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired: Mar 31, 2022, 7:34 PM EDT
In force: 12 hr
Issued by: NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted.

871 
WHUS42 KCHS 310803
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

GAZ119-SCZ048>051-311615-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.220331T1200Z-220401T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0001.220331T1200Z-220401T0000Z/
Coastal Chatham-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
Coastal Jasper-
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

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

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

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Coastal Chatham.

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

&&

$$

GAZ117-139-141-311615-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0001.220331T1200Z-220401T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
403 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Bryan, Coastal Liberty and Coastal McIntosh 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning 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.

&&

$$

4 follow-up statements

422 
WHUS42 KCHS 311054
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
654 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

GAZ119-SCZ048>051-311900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.220331T1200Z-220401T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.220331T1200Z-220401T0000Z/
Coastal Chatham-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
Coastal Jasper-
654 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

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

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

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Coastal Chatham.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. 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.

&&

$$

GAZ117-139-141-311900-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.220331T1200Z-220401T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
654 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal McIntosh, Coastal Liberty and Coastal Bryan 
  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.

&&

$$

890 
WHUS42 KCHS 311424
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1024 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

GAZ119-SCZ048>051-010000-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
Coastal Chatham-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
Coastal Jasper-
1024 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...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 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches and Coastal Chatham.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GAZ117-139-141-010000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1024 AM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal McIntosh, Coastal Liberty and Coastal Bryan 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

543 
WHUS42 KCHS 311938
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
338 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

GAZ119-SCZ048>051-010000-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
Coastal Chatham-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
Coastal Jasper-
338 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...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 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Coastal Chatham.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GAZ117-139-141-010000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
338 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal McIntosh, Coastal Liberty and Coastal Bryan 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

979 
WHUS42 KCHS 312334
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
734 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

GAZ119-SCZ048-049-051-010045-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
Coastal Chatham-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
734 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Conditions along the beaches will continue to slowly improve this
evening.

$$

SCZ050-010300-
/O.CAN.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220401T0300Z/
Charleston-
734 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GAZ117-139-141-010045-
/O.CAN.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-220401T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
734 PM EDT Thu Mar 31 2022

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

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 31, 3:58 AM EDT	Gale Warning	CHS		12 hr
Mar 31, 4:01 AM EDT	Wind Advisory	CHS	Berkeley	16 hr
Mar 31, 4:03 AM EDT	High Surf Advisory	CHS		21 hr
Mar 31, 5:42 PM EDT	Lake Wind Advisory	CHS	Berkeley	2 hr
Mar 31, 1:42 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CHS	Bryan, Long	33 min
Mar 31, 2:01 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CHS	Long	29 min
Mar 31, 2:17 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CHS	Bryan	28 min
Mar 31, 2:24 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	CHS	Liberty	36 min

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Sources

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