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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Charleston, SC

April 10, 2024

NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Apr 10, 2024, 3:26 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 11, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 10, 2024, 3:26 PM EDT (19:26 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 11, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 11, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

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838 
WHUS42 KCHS 101926
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
326 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

SCZ050-110330-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.240411T0100Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.240411T1200Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
326 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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). For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
  5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to midnight EDT tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM 
  Thursday to 8 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  from Thursday morning through Thursday 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 10:24 PM 
  today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 
  to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

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

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

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 10/10 PM     7.2        1.4        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 AM     6.0        0.2        0.8       N/A      None    
 11/11 PM     6.3        0.5        0.0       N/A      None    
 12/12 PM     4.2       -1.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/12 AM     5.3       -0.5       -0.6       N/A      None    
 13/01 PM     4.5       -1.3       -0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ049-110330-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.240411T0100Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-
326 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to midnight EDT tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 
  Thursday morning through Thursday 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 10:24 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 10/10 PM     7.2        1.4        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 AM     6.0        0.2        0.8       N/A      None    
 11/11 PM     6.3        0.5        0.0       N/A      None    
 12/12 PM     4.2       -1.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/12 AM     5.3       -0.5       -0.6       N/A      None    
 13/01 PM     4.5       -1.3       -0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-110330-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
326 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
486 
WHUS42 KCHS 102246
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
646 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

SCZ050-110700-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.240411T0100Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.240411T1200Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
646 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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). For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
  5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Thursday to 8 
  AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday 
  morning through Thursday 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 10:24 PM 
  today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 
  to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

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

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

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 10/10 PM     7.2        1.4        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 AM     6.0        0.2        0.8       N/A      None    
 11/11 PM     6.3        0.5        0.0       N/A      None    
 12/12 PM     4.2       -1.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/12 AM     5.3       -0.5       -0.6       N/A      None    
 13/01 PM     4.5       -1.3       -0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ049-110700-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.240411T0100Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-
646 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning 
  through Thursday 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 10:24 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 10/10 PM     7.2        1.4        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 AM     6.0        0.2        0.8       N/A      None    
 11/11 PM     6.3        0.5        0.0       N/A      None    
 12/12 PM     4.2       -1.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/12 AM     5.3       -0.5       -0.6       N/A      None    
 13/01 PM     4.5       -1.3       -0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-110700-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
646 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
390 
WHUS42 KCHS 110154
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
954 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

SCZ050-111000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.240411T1200Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
954 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal 
  waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Charleston). For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves 
  of 1 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Thursday to 8 
  AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT 
  Thursday through Thursday 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 10:24 PM 
  today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 
  to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

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

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

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 10/10 PM     7.2        1.4        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 AM     6.1        0.3        0.9       N/A      None    
 11/11 PM     6.3        0.5        0.0       N/A      None    
 12/12 PM     4.2       -1.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/12 AM     5.2       -0.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/01 PM     4.5       -1.3       -0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ049-111000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-
954 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal 
  waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT Thursday 
  through Thursday 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 10:24 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 10/10 PM     7.2        1.4        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 AM     6.1        0.3        0.9       N/A      None    
 11/11 PM     6.3        0.5        0.0       N/A      None    
 12/12 PM     4.2       -1.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/12 AM     5.2       -0.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/01 PM     4.5       -1.3       -0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-111000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
954 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
215 
WHUS42 KCHS 110155
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
955 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

SCZ050-111000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.240411T1200Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
955 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
  inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal
  waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet
  expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Thursday to 8 
  AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT 
  Thursday through Thursday 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 10:24 PM 
  today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 
  to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.

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

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

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 10/10 PM     7.2        1.4        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 AM     6.1        0.3        0.9       N/A      None    
 11/11 PM     6.3        0.5        0.0       N/A      None    
 12/12 PM     4.2       -1.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/12 AM     5.2       -0.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/01 PM     4.5       -1.3       -0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ049-111000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-
955 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal 
  waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at 
  Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT 
  tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT Thursday 
  through Thursday 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 10:24 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 10/10 PM     7.2        1.4        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 11/11 AM     6.1        0.3        0.9       N/A      None    
 11/11 PM     6.3        0.5        0.0       N/A      None    
 12/12 PM     4.2       -1.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/12 AM     5.2       -0.6       -0.7       N/A      None    
 13/01 PM     4.5       -1.3       -0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-111000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
955 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
516 
WHUS42 KCHS 110344
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1144 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

SCZ050-111145-
/O.EXP.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.240411T1200Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
1144 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM 
  EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT 
  Thursday through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

SCZ049-111145-
/O.EXP.KCHS.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-240411T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-
1144 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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-SCZ048-051-111145-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1144 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
035 
WHUS42 KCHS 110520
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
120 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

SCZ050-111330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.240411T1200Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
120 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 
  AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT 
  this morning through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-049-051-111330-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
120 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...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, Coastal Colleton, 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.

&&

$$
371 
WHUS42 KCHS 110714
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
314 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

SCZ050-111515-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.240411T1200Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
314 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 
  AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT 
  this morning through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-049-051-111515-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.240411T1200Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
314 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...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, Coastal Colleton, 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.

&&

$$
703 
WHUS42 KCHS 111219
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
819 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

SCZ050-112030-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
819 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. 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-SCZ048-049-051-112030-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
819 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, 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.

&&

$$
968 
WHUS42 KCHS 111450
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1050 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

SCZ050-112300-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
1050 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. 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-SCZ048-049-051-112300-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
1050 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, 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.

&&

$$
087 
WHUS42 KCHS 111656
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1256 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

SCZ050-120100-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
1256 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. 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-SCZ048-049-051-120000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
1256 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, 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.

&&

$$
062 
WHUS42 KCHS 111918
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
318 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

SCZ050-120330-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
318 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. 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-SCZ048-049-051-120000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
318 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, 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.

&&

$$
521 
WHUS42 KCHS 112251
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
651 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

SCZ050-120700-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Charleston-
651 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. 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-SCZ048-049-051-120000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
651 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, 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.

&&

$$
669 
WHUS42 KCHS 120005
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
805 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

SCZ050-120815-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Charleston-
805 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-049-051-120115-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper-
805 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 10, 10:13 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningCHSHampton, Jasper9 days
Apr 10, 3:22 PM EDTWind AdvisoryCHSAllendale, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton29 hr
Apr 10, 3:26 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCHS9 hr
Apr 10, 3:26 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryCHS40 hr
Apr 10, 3:28 PM EDTGale WatchCHS12 hr

Nearby

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Sources

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