Alert archive / South Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2022
Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Sep 21, 2022, 3:22 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 22, 2022, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 60 hr.
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- Issued
- Sep 21, 2022, 3:22 PM EDT (19:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 22, 2022, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 24, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 60 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
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874 WHUS42 KCHS 211922 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 322 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022 SCZ048>051-220330- /O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1500Z-220924T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 322 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Friday 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. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-220330- /O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1200Z-220924T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 322 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
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001 WHUS42 KCHS 212223 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 623 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022 SCZ048>051-220630- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1500Z-220924T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 623 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Friday 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. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-220630- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1200Z-220924T1800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 623 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
855 WHUS42 KCHS 220126 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 926 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022 SCZ048>051-220930- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1500Z-220924T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 926 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Friday 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. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-220930- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1200Z-220924T1800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 926 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
866 WHUS42 KCHS 220414 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1214 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 SCZ048>051-221215- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1500Z-220924T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 1214 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Friday 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. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-221215- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1200Z-220924T1800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1214 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
620 WHUS42 KCHS 220720 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 320 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 SCZ050-221530- /O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1200Z-220924T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Charleston- 320 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Charleston County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday 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. && $$ SCZ048-049-051-221530- /O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1200Z-220924T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper- 320 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaufort, Coastal Colleton and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-221530- /O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.220922T1200Z-220924T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.220922T1200Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 320 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 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 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday 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. && $$
387 WHUS42 KCHS 221400 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1000 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 SCZ050-222200- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Charleston- 1000 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Charleston County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ048-049-051-222200- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper- 1000 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaufort, Coastal Colleton and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday 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. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-222200- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1000 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
345 WHUS42 KCHS 221939 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 339 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 SCZ050-230345- /O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Charleston- 339 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Charleston County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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. && $$ SCZ048-049-051-230345- /O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper- 339 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaufort, Coastal Colleton and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-230345- /O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 339 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5 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 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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. && $$
531 WHUS42 KCHS 222153 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 553 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 SCZ050-230600- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Charleston- 553 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Charleston County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-049-051-230600- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper- 553 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, and Coastal Jasper. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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. && $$
070 WHUS42 KCHS 230105 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 905 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 SCZ050-230915- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Charleston- 905 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Charleston County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-049-051-230915- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper- 905 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, and Coastal Jasper. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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. && $$
680 WHUS42 KCHS 230731 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 331 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022 SCZ050-231545- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Charleston- 331 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Charleston County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-049-051-231545- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper- 331 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 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 up to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, and Coastal Jasper. * 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. && $$
154 WHUS42 KCHS 231500 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1100 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022 SCZ050-232300- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Charleston- 1100 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Charleston County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-049-051-232300- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper- 1100 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 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 up to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, and Coastal Jasper. * 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. && $$
860 WHUS42 KCHS 231709 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 109 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-240000- /O.CAN.KCHS.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 109 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southern South Carolina and northern Georgia beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
352
WHUS42 KCHS 231925
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
325 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
SCZ049-050-240100-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0042.220923T2100Z-220924T0100Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
325 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 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 (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 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 7:08 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.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 PM 7.2 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
24/08 AM 6.4 0.6 0.8 N/A None
24/08 PM 6.9 1.1 0.8 N/A None
25/08 AM 6.5 0.7 0.7 N/A None
25/08 PM 6.8 1.0 0.7 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-240330-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
325 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-240000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
325 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper 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.
&&
$$281
WHUS42 KCHS 232352
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
752 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
SCZ049-050-240100-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-220924T0100Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
752 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.2 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:45 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/07 PM 7.2 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
24/08 AM 6.4 0.6 0.8 N/A None
24/08 PM 6.9 1.1 0.8 N/A None
25/08 AM 6.5 0.7 0.7 N/A None
25/08 PM 6.8 1.0 0.7 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-240100-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220924T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
752 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-240800-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
752 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$676 WHUS42 KCHS 240056 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 856 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022 SCZ049-050-240200- /O.EXP.KCHS.CF.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-220924T0100Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 856 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-240900- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 856 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
987 WHUS42 KCHS 240711 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 311 AM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 GAZ117-119-139-141-241515- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 311 AM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$
097 WHUS42 KCHS 241024 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 624 AM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 GAZ117-119-139-141-241830- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 624 AM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
284 WHUS42 KCHS 241837 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 237 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 GAZ117-119-139-141-250000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 237 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 ...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. && $$
290 WHUS42 KCHS 241930 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 330 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 GAZ117-119-139-141-250000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 330 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
458
WHUS42 KCHS 242043
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
443 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022
SCZ049-050-250100-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0043.220924T2300Z-220925T0100Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
443 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (6.9 to 7.1 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:46 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
24/08 PM 7.0 1.2 0.9 N/A Minor
25/08 AM 6.5 0.7 0.7 N/A None
25/08 PM 6.9 1.1 0.8 N/A None
26/09 AM 6.4 0.6 0.4 N/A None
26/09 PM 6.6 0.8 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-250000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
443 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$641 WHUS42 KCHS 250021 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 821 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 SCZ049-050-250130- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-220925T0100Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 821 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-250130- /O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 821 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 3:29 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | CHS | 3 days | |
| Sep 21, 3:22 PM EDT | High Surf Advisory | CHS | 46 hr |
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