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Rip Current Statement 9, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Sep 3, 2024, 3:19 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 4, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 3, 2024, 3:19 PM EDT (19:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 4, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 4, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KCHS 031919
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
319 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024
SCZ049-050-040330-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0025.240903T2300Z-240904T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0009.240904T1200Z-240905T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
319 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...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). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 11 PM EDT
this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Wednesday
morning through Wednesday 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 9:05 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/09 AM 6.1 0.3 0.6 N/A None
03/09 PM 7.1 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
04/10 AM 6.6 0.8 1.1 N/A None
04/10 PM 6.9 1.1 1.2 N/A None
05/10 AM 6.5 0.7 1.0 N/A None
05/10 PM 6.3 0.5 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-040330-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0009.240904T1200Z-240905T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
319 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-040330-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
319 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 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.
&&
$$8 follow-up statements
401
WHUS42 KCHS 032233
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
633 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024
SCZ049-050-040645-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0025.240903T2300Z-240904T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0009.240904T1200Z-240905T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
633 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...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). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 11 PM EDT
this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Wednesday
morning through Wednesday 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 9:05 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/09 AM 6.1 0.3 0.6 N/A None
03/09 PM 7.1 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
04/10 AM 6.6 0.8 1.1 N/A None
04/10 PM 6.9 1.1 1.2 N/A None
05/10 AM 6.5 0.7 1.0 N/A None
05/10 PM 6.3 0.5 0.8 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-040645-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
633 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 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.
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-040645-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0009.240904T1200Z-240905T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
633 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$174 WHUS42 KCHS 040202 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1002 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024 SCZ049-050-041015- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-240904T0300Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0009.240904T1200Z-240905T0000Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 1002 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * 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. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-041015- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1002 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ048-051-041015- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0009.240904T1200Z-240905T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Jasper- 1002 PM EDT Tue Sep 3 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties. * 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. && $$
540 WHUS42 KCHS 040520 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 120 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-041330- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 120 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ048>051-041330- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0009.240904T1200Z-240905T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 120 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 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 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. && $$
801 WHUS42 KCHS 040715 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 315 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-041515- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 315 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ048>051-041515- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0009.240904T1200Z-240905T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 315 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 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 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. && $$
625 WHUS42 KCHS 041109 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 709 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-041915- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 709 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ048>051-041915- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0009.240904T1200Z-240905T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 709 AM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina 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. && $$
726 WHUS42 KCHS 041635 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1235 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-050000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1235 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ048>051-050000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 1235 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 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. && $$
721 WHUS42 KCHS 041900 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 300 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-050000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 300 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ048>051-050000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 300 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 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. && $$
070 WHUS42 KCHS 042331 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 731 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 GAZ117-119-139-141-050045- /O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 731 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... There is a moderate risk for rip currents at the beaches for Thursday. $$ SCZ048>051-050045- /O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240905T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 731 PM EDT Wed Sep 4 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... There is a moderate risk for rip currents at the beaches for Thursday. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 10:07 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CHS | Berkeley | 73 min |
| Sep 3, 3:19 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 7 hr |
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