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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Charleston, SC

September 21, 2023

NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Sep 21, 2023, 3:40 AM EDT. It was in force for 40 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 21, 2023, 3:40 AM EDT (07:40 UTC)
Expired
Sep 22, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
40 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted.

278 
WHUS42 KCHS 210740
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 21 2023

GAZ117-119-139-141-211545-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0010.230921T0740Z-230922T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
340 AM EDT Thu Sep 21 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
209 
WHUS42 KCHS 211355
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
955 AM EDT Thu Sep 21 2023

GAZ117-119-139-141-212200-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230922T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
955 AM EDT Thu Sep 21 2023

...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.

&&

$$
397 
WHUS42 KCHS 211936
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
336 PM EDT Thu Sep 21 2023

SCZ048>051-220345-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0011.230922T1200Z-230923T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
336 PM EDT Thu Sep 21 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-220345-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
336 PM EDT Thu Sep 21 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
772 
WHUS42 KCHS 220732
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
332 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

SCZ049-050-221545-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0004.230922T0732Z-230923T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0011.230922T0732Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
332 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW 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...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-221545-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0011.230922T0732Z-230923T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
332 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-221545-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
332 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...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.

&&

$$
210 
WHUS42 KCHS 221348
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
948 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

SCZ049-050-222200-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230923T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
948 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 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 up to 
  5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

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

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-222200-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
948 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...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.

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-222200-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
948 AM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
842 
WHUS42 KCHS 221722
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
122 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

SCZ049-050-230130-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230923T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
122 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 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 up to 
  5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

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

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-230000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
122 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...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.

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-230000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
122 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
155 
WHUS42 KCHS 221901
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
301 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

SCZ049-050-230315-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230923T0800Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
301 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...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...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-230000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
301 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-230000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
301 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...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.

&&

$$
868 
WHUS42 KCHS 222300
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
700 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

SCZ049-050-230700-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230923T0800Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
700 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...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...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-230000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
700 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-230000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-230923T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
700 PM EDT Fri Sep 22 2023

...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.

&&

$$

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