Alert archive / South Carolina / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at May 25, 2023, 3:16 PM EDT. It took effect at May 25, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 47 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 25, 2023, 3:16 PM EDT (19:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 25, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- May 27, 2023, 6:53 PM EDT
- In force
- 47 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
As transmitted.
628 WHUS42 KCHS 251916 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 316 PM EDT Thu May 25 2023 SCZ048>051-260330- /O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0005.230526T1200Z-230527T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 316 PM EDT Thu May 25 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. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-260330- /O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 316 PM EDT Thu May 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
18 follow-up statements
235 WHUS42 KCHS 252359 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 759 PM EDT Thu May 25 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-260800- /O.CAN.KCHS.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230527T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KCHS.RP.S.0005.230526T0000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 759 PM EDT Thu May 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * 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. && $$ SCZ048>051-260800- /O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0005.230526T0000Z-230527T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 759 PM EDT Thu May 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
279 WHUS42 KCHS 260448 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1248 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-261300- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 1248 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and 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. && $$
613 WHUS42 KCHS 260729 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 329 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-261530- /O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.230526T1000Z-230527T1600Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 329 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
766 WHUS42 KCHS 261043 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 643 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-261845- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230527T1600Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 643 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 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 noon EDT Saturday. 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. && $$
415 WHUS42 KCHS 261508 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1108 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-262315- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230527T1600Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230527T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 1108 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
801
WHUS42 KCHS 261951
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
351 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023
SCZ049-050-270800-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.230527T0400Z-230527T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
351 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. 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).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming 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 1:56 AM
Saturday 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/02 PM 6.2 0.4 1.9 N/A None
27/02 AM 7.4 1.6 2.4 N/A Minor
27/03 PM 6.0 0.2 1.6 N/A None
28/03 AM 5.9 0.1 1.1 N/A None
28/03 PM 5.3 -0.5 0.8 N/A None
29/04 AM 5.9 0.1 1.1 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-270800-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
351 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$658
WHUS42 KCHS 262234
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
634 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023
SCZ049-050-270645-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.230527T0400Z-230527T0800Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
634 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. 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).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming 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 1:56 AM
Saturday 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/02 PM 6.2 0.4 1.9 N/A None
27/02 AM 7.4 1.6 2.4 N/A Minor
27/03 PM 6.0 0.2 1.6 N/A None
28/03 AM 5.9 0.1 1.1 N/A None
28/03 PM 5.3 -0.5 0.8 N/A None
29/04 AM 5.9 0.1 1.1 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-270645-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
634 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$410
WHUS42 KCHS 270145
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
945 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023
SCZ049-050-270945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.230527T0400Z-230527T0800Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
945 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. 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 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming 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 1:56 AM
Saturday 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/02 AM 7.1 1.3 2.1 N/A Minor
27/03 PM 6.2 0.4 1.8 N/A None
28/03 AM 5.9 0.1 1.1 N/A None
28/03 PM 5.3 -0.5 0.8 N/A None
29/04 AM 5.9 0.1 1.1 N/A None
29/04 PM 6.5 0.7 1.6 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-270945-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
945 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$195
WHUS42 KCHS 270448
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1248 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023
SCZ049-050-271300-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230527T0800Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1248 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...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 Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
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...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT early
this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming 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 1:56 AM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/02 AM 7.1 1.3 2.1 N/A Minor
27/03 PM 6.2 0.4 1.8 N/A None
28/03 AM 5.9 0.1 1.1 N/A None
28/03 PM 5.3 -0.5 0.8 N/A None
29/04 AM 5.9 0.1 1.1 N/A None
29/04 PM 6.5 0.7 1.6 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-271300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1248 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$490 WHUS42 KCHS 270552 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 152 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 SCZ049-050-271400- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230527T0800Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 152 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...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 of 4 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 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. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-271400- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Jasper- 152 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
781 WHUS42 KCHS 270732 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 332 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-271545- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 332 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...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 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 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. && $$
116 WHUS42 KCHS 270954 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 554 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-271800- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 554 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
263 WHUS42 KCHS 271025 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 625 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-271830- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 625 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...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 of 3 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 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. && $$
357 WHUS42 KCHS 271407 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1007 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-280000- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 1007 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
859 WHUS42 KCHS 271720 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 120 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-280000- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 120 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...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 of 3 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 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. && $$
181 WHUS42 KCHS 271919 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 319 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-280000- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 319 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
779 WHUS42 KCHS 272042 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 442 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-280000- /O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 442 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...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 of 3 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * 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. && $$
929 WHUS42 KCHS 272253 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 653 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-280000- /O.CAN.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ /O.CAN.KCHS.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-230528T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 653 PM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 3:25 AM EDT | Gale Warning | CHS | 67 hr | |
| May 25, 3:19 PM EDT | Lake Wind Advisory | CHS | Berkeley | 28 hr |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.