Alert archive / South Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Apr 8, 2023, 3:01 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 9, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2023, 3:01 PM EDT (19:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 9, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 10, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KCHS 081901
CFWCHS
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
301 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023
SCZ049-050-090315-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0006.230409T0000Z-230409T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.A.0001.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0001.230409T1200Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
301 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two
feet of inundation above ground level possible along
shorelines and tidal waterways (8.1 to 8.3 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to midnight EDT tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, from
Sunday morning through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood
Watch, from Sunday evening through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:30 PM
tonight 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/10 AM 6.2 0.4 1.1 N/A None
08/10 PM 7.1 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
09/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.6 N/A None
09/11 PM 8.2 2.4 2.3 N/A Major
10/11 AM 6.8 1.0 2.1 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.4 1.6 1.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-090315-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0001.230409T1200Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
301 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$16 follow-up statements
561
WHUS42 KCHS 082331
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
731 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023
SCZ049-050-090745-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0006.230409T0000Z-230409T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.A.0001.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.230409T1200Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
731 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two
feet of inundation above ground level possible along
shorelines and tidal waterways (8.1 to 8.3 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning
through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from
Sunday evening through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:30 PM
tonight 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/10 AM 6.2 0.4 1.1 N/A None
08/10 PM 7.1 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
09/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.6 N/A None
09/11 PM 8.2 2.4 2.3 N/A Major
10/11 AM 6.8 1.0 2.1 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.4 1.6 1.6 N/A Minor
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-090745-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.230409T1200Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
731 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$390
WHUS42 KCHS 090412
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1212 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
SCZ049-050-091215-
/O.EXP.KCHS.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230409T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.A.0001.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.230409T1200Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1212 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level possible along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:04 PM Sunday 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/11 PM 7.3 1.5 1.4 N/A Minor
09/11 AM 6.8 1.0 1.9 N/A None
09/11 PM 8.0 2.2 2.1 N/A Major
10/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.0 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
11/12 PM 5.8 0.0 1.2 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-091215-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.230409T1200Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1212 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$920
WHUS42 KCHS 090728
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
328 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
SCZ049-050-091530-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.230409T0728Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.A.0001.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.230409T1200Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
328 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
from this evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tide will occur around 11:04 PM
this evening 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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/11 PM 7.3 1.5 1.4 N/A Minor
09/11 AM 6.8 1.0 1.9 N/A None
09/11 PM 8.0 2.2 2.1 N/A Major
10/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.0 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
11/12 PM 5.8 0.0 1.2 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-091530-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.230409T0728Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.230409T1200Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
328 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$664
WHUS42 KCHS 091101
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
701 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
SCZ049-050-091915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.A.0001.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.230409T1200Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
701 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from this evening through late
tonight.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tide will occur around 11:04 PM
this evening 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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 6.8 1.0 1.9 N/A None
09/11 PM 8.0 2.2 2.1 N/A Major
10/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.0 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
11/12 PM 5.8 0.0 1.2 N/A None
12/01 AM 6.7 0.9 1.0 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-091915-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.230409T1200Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
701 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$993
WHUS42 KCHS 091318
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
918 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
SCZ049-050-092130-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.A.0001.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
918 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible
along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from this evening through late
tonight.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tide will occur around 11:04 PM
this evening at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be
possible 2 to 3 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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 6.8 1.0 1.9 N/A None
09/11 PM 8.0 2.2 2.1 N/A Major
10/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.0 1.2 1.2 N/A Minor
11/12 PM 5.8 0.0 1.2 N/A None
12/01 AM 6.7 0.9 1.0 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-092130-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
918 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$398
WHUS42 KCHS 091557
CFWCHS
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1157 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
SCZ049-050-100000-
/O.UPG.KCHS.CF.A.0001.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.W.0001.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1157 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (8.1 to 8.3 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 8 PM this evening
to 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:04 PM this
evening at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 2
to 3 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 6.8 1.0 1.9 N/A None
09/11 PM 8.2 2.4 2.3 N/A Major
10/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.1 1.3 1.3 N/A Minor
11/12 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.1 N/A None
12/01 AM 6.4 0.6 0.7 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-100000-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0007.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1157 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (10.3 to 10.5 feet Mean Lower
Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday
night. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this
evening to 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some
properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island could become impassable.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from
shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:14 PM this
evening at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 2
to 3 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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 8.8 1.3 2.2 N/A None
09/11 PM 10.4 2.9 2.9 N/A Moderate
10/12 PM 9.1 1.6 2.7 N/A None
11/12 AM 9.5 2.0 2.1 N/A Minor
11/01 PM 8.0 0.5 1.8 N/A None
12/01 AM 8.6 1.1 1.4 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ052-100000-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0007.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
Tidal Berkeley-
1157 AM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (8.1 to 8.3 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Southern Berkeley County including Daniel Island.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Water may cover some roads and encroach on yards on
Daniel Island.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:04 PM this
evening 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.
Tidal Berkeley SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 AM 6.8 1.0 1.9 N/A None
09/11 PM 8.2 2.4 2.3 N/A Minor
10/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.1 1.3 1.3 N/A None
11/12 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.1 N/A None
12/01 AM 6.4 0.6 0.7 N/A None
&&
$$963
WHUS42 KCHS 091928
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
328 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
SCZ049-050-100330-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.W.0001.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
328 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (8.1 to 8.3 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday night.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM
EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:04 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 2 to 3
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 8.2 2.4 2.3 N/A Major
10/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.1 1.3 1.3 N/A Minor
11/12 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.1 N/A None
12/01 AM 6.4 0.6 0.7 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-100330-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0007.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
328 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (10.2 to 10.4 feet Mean Lower
Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday night.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM
EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some
properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island could become
impassable. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:14 PM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 2 to 3
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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 10.3 2.8 2.8 N/A Moderate
10/12 PM 9.1 1.6 2.7 N/A None
11/12 AM 9.5 2.0 2.1 N/A Minor
11/01 PM 8.0 0.5 1.8 N/A None
12/01 AM 8.6 1.1 1.4 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ052-100330-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0007.230410T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
Tidal Berkeley-
328 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (8.1 to 8.3 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Southern Berkeley County including Daniel Island.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Water may cover some roads and encroach on yards on
Daniel Island.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:04 PM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Tidal Berkeley SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 8.2 2.4 2.3 N/A Minor
10/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.1 1.3 1.3 N/A None
11/12 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.1 N/A None
12/01 AM 6.4 0.6 0.7 N/A None
&&
$$186
WHUS42 KCHS 100006
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
806 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
SCZ049-050-100815-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
806 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (8.0 to 8.2 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday night.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM
EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:04 PM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 2
to 3 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 8.1 2.3 2.2 N/A Major
10/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.1 1.3 1.3 N/A Minor
11/12 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.1 N/A None
12/01 AM 6.4 0.6 0.7 N/A None
12/01 PM 5.1 -0.7 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-100815-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
806 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (10.2 to 10.4 feet Mean Lower
Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday night.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM
EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be flooded, along with some
properties. Highway 80 to Tybee Island could become
impassable. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:14 PM
today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 2
to 3 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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 10.3 2.8 2.8 N/A Moderate
10/12 PM 9.1 1.6 2.7 N/A None
11/12 AM 9.5 2.0 2.1 N/A Minor
11/01 PM 8.0 0.5 1.8 N/A None
12/01 AM 8.6 1.1 1.4 N/A None
12/01 PM 7.2 -0.3 1.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ052-100600-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
Tidal Berkeley-
806 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (8.0 to 8.2 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Southern Berkeley County including Daniel Island.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Water may cover some roads and encroach on yards on
Daniel Island.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:04 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.
Tidal Berkeley SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 8.1 2.3 2.2 N/A None
10/11 AM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.1 1.3 1.3 N/A None
11/12 PM 5.7 -0.1 1.1 N/A None
12/01 AM 6.4 0.6 0.7 N/A None
12/01 PM 5.1 -0.7 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$325
WHUS42 KCHS 100341
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1141 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
SCZ049-050-101145-
/O.CAN.KCHS.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1141 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.7 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1 to 6 feet
in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday night.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:04 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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 7.7 1.9 1.8 N/A Moderate
10/12 PM 6.5 0.7 1.8 N/A None
11/12 AM 7.1 1.3 1.3 N/A Minor
11/12 PM 5.6 -0.2 1.0 N/A None
12/01 AM 6.3 0.5 0.6 N/A None
12/01 PM 5.0 -0.8 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ052-100445-
/O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
Tidal Berkeley-
1141 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-101145-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230410T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1141 PM EDT Sun Apr 9 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT MONDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal
waterways (9.5 to 9.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski). For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday night.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:14 PM
today at Fort Pulaski. 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.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/11 PM 9.5 2.0 2.0 N/A Minor
10/12 PM 9.1 1.6 2.7 N/A None
11/12 AM 9.5 2.0 2.1 N/A Minor
11/01 PM 8.0 0.5 1.8 N/A None
12/01 AM 8.6 1.1 1.4 N/A None
12/01 PM 7.1 -0.4 1.1 N/A None
&&
$$272 WHUS42 KCHS 100532 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 132 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-101345- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230410T0600Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 132 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. 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. && $$
827 WHUS42 KCHS 100716 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 316 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-101530- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 316 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
009 WHUS42 KCHS 101045 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 645 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-101845- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 645 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. 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. && $$
904 WHUS42 KCHS 101322 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 922 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-102130- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 922 AM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
127 WHUS42 KCHS 101601 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1201 PM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-110015- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 1201 PM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...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...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. 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. && $$
215 WHUS42 KCHS 101911 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 311 PM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-110315- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 311 PM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
694
WHUS42 KCHS 110004
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
804 PM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
SCZ049-050-110600-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0008.230411T0200Z-230411T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
804 PM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up
to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected
along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:55 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/12 AM 7.1 1.3 1.3 N/A Minor
11/12 PM 5.4 -0.4 0.8 N/A None
12/01 AM 6.2 0.4 0.5 N/A None
12/01 PM 4.9 -0.9 0.4 N/A None
13/02 AM 5.9 0.1 0.3 N/A None
13/03 PM 5.1 -0.7 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-110400-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230411T0400Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
804 PM EDT Mon Apr 10 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 1 to 5 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 3:47 AM EDT | Gale Warning | CHS | 59 hr | |
| Apr 8, 3:01 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Watch | CHS | 21 hr | |
| Apr 8, 3:01 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 9 hr |
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Sources
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