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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Sep 1, 2023, 3:08 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 2, 2023, 7:05 AM EDT. It was in force for 13 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 1, 2023, 3:08 PM EDT (19:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 2, 2023, 7:05 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KCHS 011908
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
308 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
GAZ117-119-139-141-020315-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.230902T0000Z-230902T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0008.230902T1200Z-230903T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
308 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (9.6 to 9.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and
Coastal McIntosh Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 1 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from
Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:14 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/10 AM 9.4 1.9 1.1 N/A None
01/10 PM 9.7 2.2 1.2 N/A Minor
02/11 AM 9.5 2.0 1.1 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 9.2 1.7 1.0 N/A None
03/11 AM 9.1 1.6 0.9 N/A None
04/12 AM 8.5 1.0 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-020315-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.230902T0000Z-230902T0500Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
308 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:06 PM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/10 AM 7.3 1.5 1.0 N/A Minor
01/10 PM 7.7 1.9 1.1 N/A Moderate
02/10 AM 7.3 1.5 0.9 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 7.2 1.4 0.9 N/A Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.3 0.7 N/A Minor
04/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-020315-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.230902T0000Z-230902T0500Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
308 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.6 to 9.8 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:14 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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/10 AM 9.4 1.9 1.1 N/A None
01/10 PM 9.7 2.2 1.2 N/A Minor
02/11 AM 9.5 2.0 1.1 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 9.2 1.7 1.0 N/A None
03/11 AM 9.1 1.6 0.9 N/A None
04/12 AM 8.5 1.0 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$10 follow-up statements
427
WHUS42 KCHS 012310
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
710 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
GAZ117-119-139-141-020715-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.230902T0000Z-230902T0500Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.230902T1200Z-230903T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
710 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (9.6 to 9.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and
Coastal McIntosh Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT
Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:14 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/10 AM 9.4 1.9 1.1 N/A None
01/10 PM 9.7 2.2 1.2 N/A Minor
02/11 AM 9.5 2.0 1.1 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 9.2 1.7 1.0 N/A None
03/11 AM 9.1 1.6 0.9 N/A None
04/12 AM 8.5 1.0 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-020500-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.230902T0000Z-230902T0500Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
710 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:06 PM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/10 AM 7.3 1.5 1.0 N/A Minor
01/10 PM 7.7 1.9 1.1 N/A Moderate
02/10 AM 7.3 1.5 0.9 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 7.2 1.4 0.9 N/A Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.3 0.7 N/A Minor
04/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-020500-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.230902T0000Z-230902T0500Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
710 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.6 to 9.8 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:14 PM
today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/10 AM 9.4 1.9 1.1 N/A None
01/10 PM 9.7 2.2 1.2 N/A Minor
02/11 AM 9.5 2.0 1.1 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 9.2 1.7 1.0 N/A None
03/11 AM 9.1 1.6 0.9 N/A None
04/12 AM 8.5 1.0 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$717
WHUS42 KCHS 020158
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
958 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
GAZ117-119-139-141-021000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-230902T0500Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.230902T1200Z-230903T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
958 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal
waterways (9.6 to 9.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and
Coastal McIntosh Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT
Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT
Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:14 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/10 PM 9.7 2.2 1.2 N/A Minor
02/11 AM 9.5 2.0 1.1 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 9.2 1.7 1.0 N/A None
03/11 AM 9.1 1.6 0.9 N/A None
04/12 AM 8.5 1.0 0.8 N/A None
04/12 PM 8.7 1.2 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-020500-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-230902T0500Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
958 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:06 PM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/10 PM 7.7 1.9 1.1 N/A Moderate
02/10 AM 7.3 1.5 0.9 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 7.2 1.4 0.9 N/A Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.3 0.7 N/A Minor
04/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
04/12 PM 6.8 1.0 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-020500-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-230902T0500Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
958 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.6 to 9.8 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:14 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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/10 PM 9.7 2.2 1.2 N/A Minor
02/11 AM 9.5 2.0 1.1 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 9.2 1.7 1.0 N/A None
03/11 AM 9.1 1.6 0.9 N/A None
04/12 AM 8.5 1.0 0.8 N/A None
04/12 PM 8.7 1.2 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$157 WHUS42 KCHS 020401 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1201 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-021215- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-230902T0500Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.230902T1200Z-230903T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1201 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ048>051-020515- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-230902T0500Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 1201 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$
872 WHUS42 KCHS 020425 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1225 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 GAZ117-119-139-141-021230- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.230902T1200Z-230903T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1225 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
387
WHUS42 KCHS 020703
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
303 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
SCZ049-050-021515-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0035.230902T1200Z-230902T1700Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
303 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:31 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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
01/10 PM 7.7 1.9 1.1 N/A Moderate
02/10 AM 7.3 1.5 0.9 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 7.2 1.4 0.9 N/A Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.3 0.7 N/A Minor
04/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
04/12 PM 6.8 1.0 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-021515-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.230902T1200Z-230903T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
303 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$513
WHUS42 KCHS 021105
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
705 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
SCZ049-050-021700-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0035.230902T1200Z-230902T1700Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
705 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:31 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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 AM 7.3 1.5 0.9 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 7.2 1.4 0.9 N/A Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.3 0.7 N/A Minor
04/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
04/12 PM 6.8 1.0 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-021915-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0008.230902T1105Z-230903T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
705 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$977
WHUS42 KCHS 021458
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1058 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
SCZ049-050-021700-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230902T1700Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1058 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:31 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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/10 AM 7.3 1.5 0.9 N/A Minor
02/11 PM 7.2 1.4 0.9 N/A Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.3 0.7 N/A Minor
04/12 AM 6.4 0.6 0.5 N/A None
04/12 PM 6.6 0.8 0.3 N/A None
05/01 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-022300-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230903T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1058 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$993 WHUS42 KCHS 021605 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1205 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 SCZ049-050-021715- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-230902T1700Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 1205 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-030000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230903T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1205 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
148
WHUS42 KCHS 021923
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
323 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
SCZ049-050-030500-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0036.230903T0200Z-230903T0500Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
323 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:57 PM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/11 PM 7.2 1.4 0.9 N/A Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.3 0.7 N/A Minor
04/12 AM 6.4 0.6 0.5 N/A None
04/12 PM 6.6 0.8 0.3 N/A None
05/01 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.2 N/A None
05/01 PM 6.3 0.5 0.1 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-030000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230903T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
323 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$461
WHUS42 KCHS 022341
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
741 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
GAZ117-119-139-141-030045-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230903T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
741 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
SCZ049-050-030500-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0036.230903T0200Z-230903T0500Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
741 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:57 PM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
02/11 PM 7.2 1.4 0.9 N/A Minor
03/11 AM 7.1 1.3 0.7 N/A Minor
04/12 AM 6.4 0.6 0.5 N/A None
04/12 PM 6.6 0.8 0.3 N/A None
05/01 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.2 N/A None
05/01 PM 6.3 0.5 0.1 N/A None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 6:04 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 5 hr | |
| Sep 1, 3:08 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 9 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in Georgia, 2023Every rip current statement in 2023
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.