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Rip Current Statement 3, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at May 11, 2022, 3:02 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 11, 2022, 3:02 AM EDT (07:02 UTC)
- Expired
- May 11, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KCHS 110702
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
302 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022
SCZ049-050-111000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220511T1000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
302 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Charleston and Coastal Colleton Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 4:19 AM 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.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/04 AM 7.2 1.4 2.1 N/A Minor
11/05 PM 7.2 1.4 2.1 N/A Minor
12/05 AM 7.4 1.6 2.2 N/A Minor
12/06 PM 7.3 1.5 1.7 N/A Minor
13/06 AM 6.8 1.0 1.5 N/A None
13/07 PM 7.1 1.3 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-111515-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0003.220511T0702Z-220512T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
302 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Especially dangerous swimming conditions
are possible at Tybee Island from mid-morning through early
afternoon due to a combination of a strong outgoing tide near
the mouth of the Savannah River, breezy conditions and long
period swell impacting the area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$5 follow-up statements
516 WHUS42 KCHS 110932 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 532 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022 SCZ049-050-111045- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-220511T1000Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 532 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The risk for coastal flooding this morning has ended. $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-111745- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220512T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 532 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Especially dangerous swimming conditions are possible at Tybee Island from mid-morning through early afternoon due to a combination of a strong outgoing tide near the mouth of the Savannah River, breezy conditions and long period swell impacting the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
682 WHUS42 KCHS 111357 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 957 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022 GAZ117-119-139-141-112200- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220512T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 957 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Especially dangerous swimming conditions are possible at Tybee Island from mid-morning through early afternoon due to a combination of a strong outgoing tide near the mouth of the Savannah River, breezy conditions and long period swell impacting the area. 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. && $$
875 WHUS42 KCHS 111721 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 121 PM EDT Wed May 11 2022 GAZ117-119-139-141-120000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220512T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 121 PM EDT Wed May 11 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Especially dangerous swimming conditions are possible at Tybee Island through early afternoon due to a combination of a low tide near the mouth of the Savannah River, breezy conditions and long period swell impacting the area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
184 WHUS42 KCHS 111928 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 328 PM EDT Wed May 11 2022 GAZ117-119-139-141-120000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220512T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 328 PM EDT Wed May 11 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * 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. && $$
971 WHUS42 KCHS 112333 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 733 PM EDT Wed May 11 2022 GAZ117-119-139-141-120045- /O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220512T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 733 PM EDT Wed May 11 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$
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