Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Charleston, SC

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WHUS42 KCHS 272358
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
758 PM EDT Fri Oct 27 2023

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-280800-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0012.231028T1200Z-231029T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
758 PM EDT Fri Oct 27 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning 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.

&&

$$

050 
WHUS42 KCHS 280224
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1024 PM EDT Fri Oct 27 2023

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-281030-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0012.231028T1200Z-231029T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1024 PM EDT Fri Oct 27 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday 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.

&&

$$

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WHUS42 KCHS 280716
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
316 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023

SCZ049-050-281530-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0058.231028T1000Z-231028T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0012.231028T1200Z-231029T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
316 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and 
  tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this 
  morning through 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 8 AM this
  morning 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 28/08 AM     7.4        1.6        0.5       N/A     Minor    
 28/08 PM     6.6        0.8        0.5       N/A      None    
 29/09 AM     7.5        1.7        0.5       N/A    Moderate  
 29/09 PM     6.5        0.7        0.6       N/A      None    
 30/10 AM     7.2        1.4        0.4       N/A     Minor    
 30/10 PM     6.3        0.5        0.6       N/A      None

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-281530-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0012.231028T1200Z-231029T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
316 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 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.

&&

$$

064 
WHUS42 KCHS 281319
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
919 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023

SCZ049-050-282130-
/O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-231028T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-231029T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
919 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston 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.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-282130-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-231029T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
919 AM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.

* 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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WHUS42 KCHS 281927
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
327 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-290000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-231029T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
327 PM EDT Sat Oct 28 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and 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.

&&

$$