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Rip Current Statement 3, NWS Charleston, SC

June 18, 2024

NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Jun 18, 2024, 3:04 PM EDT. It took effect at Jun 19, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 18, 2024, 3:04 PM EDT (19:04 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 19, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 21, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted.

515 
WHUS42 KCHS 181904
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
304 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

SCZ048>051-190315-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0003.240619T1000Z-240620T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
304 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-190315-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
304 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
24 follow-up statements
268 
WHUS42 KCHS 190005
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
805 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

SCZ048>051-190815-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0003.240619T1200Z-240620T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
805 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

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

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-190815-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
805 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
386 
WHUS42 KCHS 190220
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1020 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-191030-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1020 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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>051-191030-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.240619T1200Z-240620T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1020 PM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

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

&&

$$
173 
WHUS42 KCHS 190425
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1225 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-191230-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1225 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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>051-191230-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.240619T1200Z-240620T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1225 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
050 
WHUS42 KCHS 190703
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
303 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-191515-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
303 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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>051-191515-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.240619T1200Z-240620T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
303 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

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

&&

$$
485 
WHUS42 KCHS 191048
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
648 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-191900-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
648 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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>051-191900-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.240619T1200Z-240620T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
648 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

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

&&

$$
559 
WHUS42 KCHS 191306
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
906 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-192115-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
906 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-192115-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
906 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina 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.

&&

$$
291 
WHUS42 KCHS 191603
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1203 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-200000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1203 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-200000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240620T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1203 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina 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.

&&

$$
232 
WHUS42 KCHS 191855
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
255 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-200300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
255 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-200300-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
255 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
795 
WHUS42 KCHS 200123
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
923 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-200930-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
923 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-200930-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
923 PM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
394 
WHUS42 KCHS 200419
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1219 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-201230-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1219 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-201230-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1219 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
702 
WHUS42 KCHS 200705
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
305 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-201515-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
305 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-201515-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
305 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
033 
WHUS42 KCHS 201038
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
638 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-201845-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
638 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-201845-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
638 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...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 201350
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
950 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-202200-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
950 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-202200-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
950 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina 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.

&&

$$
372 
WHUS42 KCHS 201652
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1252 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-210000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1252 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-210000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240621T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1252 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina 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.

&&

$$
188 
WHUS42 KCHS 201903
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
303 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-210315-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
303 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-210315-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
303 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
593 
WHUS42 KCHS 202359
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
759 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-210800-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
759 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-210800-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
759 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
201 
WHUS42 KCHS 210141
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
941 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-210945-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
941 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-210945-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
941 PM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
851 
WHUS42 KCHS 210431
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1231 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-211245-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1231 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-211245-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1231 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
223 
WHUS42 KCHS 210711
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
311 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-211515-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
311 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-211515-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
311 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
190 
WHUS42 KCHS 211045
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
645 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-211845-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
645 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-211845-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
645 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
076 
WHUS42 KCHS 211306
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
906 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-212115-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
906 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-212115-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
906 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina 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.

&&

$$
683 
WHUS42 KCHS 211556
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1156 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-220000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1156 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-220000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1156 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina 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.

&&

$$
229 
WHUS42 KCHS 211903
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
303 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-212015-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
303 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-212015-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
303 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina 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.

&&

$$
088 
WHUS42 KCHS 220006
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
806 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

GAZ117-119-139-141-220115-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
806 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

An enhanced risk of rip currents is expected to
persist into Saturday.

$$

SCZ048>051-220115-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240622T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
806 PM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

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

An enhanced risk of rip currents is expected to
persist into Saturday.

$$

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Sources

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