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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Aug 22, 2024, 3:03 AM EDT. It took effect at Aug 22, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 22, 2024, 3:03 AM EDT (07:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 22, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 23, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
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989 WHUS42 KCHS 220703 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 303 AM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-221515- /O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0007.240822T1200Z-240823T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 303 AM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and 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. && $$
15 follow-up statements
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WHUS42 KCHS 220953
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
553 AM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-221800-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.240822T1300Z-240822T1700Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.240822T1200Z-240823T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
553 AM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski).
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 1 PM
EDT this afternoon.
* 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 10:47 AM
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 9.6 2.1 1.5 N/A Minor
22/11 PM 9.4 1.9 1.4 N/A None
23/12 PM 9.2 1.7 1.1 N/A None
24/12 AM 8.6 1.1 1.0 N/A None
24/01 PM 8.7 1.2 0.6 N/A None
25/01 AM 7.8 0.3 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-221800-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.240822T1300Z-240822T1700Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.240822T1200Z-240823T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
553 AM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 1 PM
EDT this afternoon.
* 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 10:42 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 7.3 1.5 1.1 N/A Minor
22/11 PM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor
23/12 PM 7.0 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
24/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
24/12 PM 6.5 0.7 0.3 N/A None
25/01 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$819
WHUS42 KCHS 221338
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
938 AM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-222145-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240822T1700Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
938 AM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal
waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
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 10:47 AM
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 9.6 2.1 1.5 N/A Minor
22/11 PM 9.4 1.9 1.4 N/A None
23/12 PM 9.2 1.7 1.1 N/A None
24/12 AM 8.6 1.1 1.0 N/A None
24/01 PM 8.7 1.2 0.6 N/A None
25/01 AM 7.8 0.3 0.6 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-222145-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240822T1700Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
938 AM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:42 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 7.3 1.5 1.1 N/A Minor
22/11 PM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor
23/12 PM 7.0 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
24/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
24/12 PM 6.5 0.7 0.3 N/A None
25/01 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$147
WHUS42 KCHS 221606
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1206 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-230000-
/O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240822T1700Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1206 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-230000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240822T1700Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1206 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide occurred around 10:42 AM this
morning at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 7.3 1.5 1.1 N/A Minor
22/11 PM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor
23/12 PM 7.0 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
24/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
24/12 PM 6.5 0.7 0.3 N/A None
25/01 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$279 WHUS42 KCHS 221649 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1249 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024 SCZ049-050-230000- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240822T1700Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 1249 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-230000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Jasper- 1249 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
939 WHUS42 KCHS 221922 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 322 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-230330- /O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 322 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ048>051-230000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 322 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 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. && $$
091
WHUS42 KCHS 222259
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
659 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
SCZ049-050-230500-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.240823T0100Z-240823T0500Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
659 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Friday.
* 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 11:07 PM this
evening 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 PM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor
23/12 PM 7.0 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
24/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
24/12 PM 6.5 0.7 0.3 N/A None
25/01 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.2 N/A None
25/02 PM 6.4 0.6 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-230700-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
659 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 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.
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-230000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
659 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$850
WHUS42 KCHS 222356
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
SCZ049-050-230500-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.240823T0100Z-240823T0500Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:07 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 PM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor
23/12 PM 7.0 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
24/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
24/12 PM 6.5 0.7 0.3 N/A None
25/01 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.2 N/A None
25/02 PM 6.4 0.6 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-230100-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240823T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-230800-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 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.
&&
$$055
WHUS42 KCHS 230015
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
815 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
SCZ049-050-230500-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.240823T0100Z-240823T0500Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
815 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:07 PM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 PM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor
23/12 PM 7.0 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
24/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.6 N/A None
24/12 PM 6.5 0.7 0.3 N/A None
25/01 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.2 N/A None
25/02 PM 6.4 0.6 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-230815-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
815 PM EDT Thu Aug 22 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.
&&
$$953 WHUS42 KCHS 230413 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1213 AM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 SCZ049-050-230515- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240823T0500Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 1213 AM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... High tide has passed for most areas and water levels will continue to fall. The risk for minor coastal flooding has ended. $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-231215- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1213 AM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * 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. && $$
189 WHUS42 KCHS 230647 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 247 AM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-231500- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 247 AM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
149 WHUS42 KCHS 230953 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 553 AM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-231800- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 553 AM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * 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. && $$
518
WHUS42 KCHS 231251
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
851 AM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024
SCZ049-050-231700-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0023.240823T1400Z-240823T1700Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
851 AM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:37 AM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/11 AM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor
24/12 AM 6.6 0.8 0.7 N/A None
24/01 PM 6.8 1.0 0.6 N/A None
25/01 AM 6.0 0.2 0.5 N/A None
25/01 PM 6.6 0.8 0.5 N/A None
26/02 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-232100-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
851 AM EDT Fri Aug 23 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.
&&
$$914 WHUS42 KCHS 231655 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1255 PM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 SCZ049-050-231800- /O.EXP.KCHS.CF.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240823T1700Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 1255 PM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-240000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1255 PM EDT Fri Aug 23 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. && $$
467 WHUS42 KCHS 231921 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 321 PM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-240000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 321 PM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
640 WHUS42 KCHS 232345 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 745 PM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-240045- /O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240824T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 745 PM EDT Fri Aug 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 5:53 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 7 hr | |
| Aug 22, 12:51 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | CHS | 29 hr | |
| Aug 22, 6:59 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 5 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.