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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Charleston, SC

April 25, 2025

NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Apr 25, 2025, 4:11 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 26, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 25, 2025, 4:11 PM EDT (20:11 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 26, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 27, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted.

040 
WHUS42 KCHS 252011
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
411 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

SCZ048>051-260415-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0002.250426T1200Z-250427T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
411 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
978 
WHUS42 KCHS 260153
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
953 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

SCZ048>051-261000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.250426T1200Z-250427T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
953 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
125 
WHUS42 KCHS 260401
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1201 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

SCZ048>051-261215-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.250426T1200Z-250427T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1201 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

...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.

&&

$$
965 
WHUS42 KCHS 260651
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
251 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-261500-
/O.EXA.KCHS.RP.S.0002.250426T1200Z-250427T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
251 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SCZ048>051-261500-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.250426T1200Z-250427T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
251 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

...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.

&&

$$
255 
WHUS42 KCHS 260955
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
555 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-261800-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.250426T1200Z-250427T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
555 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and 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.

&&

$$
182 
WHUS42 KCHS 261349
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
949 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-262200-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250427T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
949 AM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and 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.

&&

$$
182 
WHUS42 KCHS 261719
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
119 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-270000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250427T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
119 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and 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.

&&

$$
938 
WHUS42 KCHS 261910
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
310 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-270315-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
310 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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>051-270000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250427T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
310 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

...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.

&&

$$
137 
WHUS42 KCHS 262345
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
745 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

SCZ048>051-270045-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250427T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
745 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-270745-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
745 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
481 
WHUS42 KCHS 270215
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1015 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-271015-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1015 PM EDT Sat Apr 26 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
566 
WHUS42 KCHS 270405
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1205 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-271215-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1205 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...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.

&&

$$
972 
WHUS42 KCHS 270637
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
237 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

SCZ049-050-271445-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0001.250427T2300Z-250428T0200Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
237 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation 
  above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal 
  waterways (7.4 to 7.6 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 7 PM to 10 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:33 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 AM     5.8        0.0        0.2       N/A      None    
 27/09 PM     7.5        1.7        0.8       N/A    Moderate  
 28/09 AM     6.1        0.3        0.6       N/A      None    
 28/09 PM     7.4        1.6        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 29/10 AM     5.7       -0.1        0.4       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ048-051-271445-
/O.EXA.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
237 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-271445-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
237 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...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.

&&

$$
439 
WHUS42 KCHS 270956
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
556 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

SCZ049-050-271800-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0001.250427T2300Z-250428T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
556 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation 
  above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal 
  waterways (7.4 to 7.6 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 7 PM to 10 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:33 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 AM     5.8        0.0        0.2       N/A      None    
 27/09 PM     7.5        1.7        0.8       N/A    Moderate  
 28/09 AM     6.1        0.3        0.6       N/A      None    
 28/09 PM     7.4        1.6        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 29/10 AM     5.7       -0.1        0.4       N/A      None

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-271800-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
556 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...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.

&&

$$
059 
WHUS42 KCHS 271220
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
820 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

SCZ049-050-272030-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0001.250427T2300Z-250428T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
820 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation 
  above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal 
  waterways (7.4 to 7.6 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, from 7 PM to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:33 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 AM     5.8        0.0        0.2       N/A      None    
 27/09 PM     7.5        1.7        0.8       N/A    Moderate  
 28/09 AM     6.1        0.3        0.6       N/A      None    
 28/09 PM     7.4        1.6        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 29/10 AM     5.7       -0.1        0.4       N/A      None

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-272030-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
820 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...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.

&&

$$
775 
WHUS42 KCHS 271409
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1009 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

SCZ049-050-272215-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0001.250427T2300Z-250428T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1009 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation 
  above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal 
  waterways (7.4 to 7.6 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, from 7 PM to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:07 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 PM     7.5        1.7        0.8       N/A    Moderate  
 28/09 AM     6.1        0.3        0.6       N/A      None    
 28/09 PM     7.4        1.6        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 29/10 AM     5.7       -0.1        0.4       N/A      None    
 29/10 PM     7.1        1.3        0.4       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-272215-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1009 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...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.

&&

$$
972 
WHUS42 KCHS 271714
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
114 PM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

SCZ049-050-280115-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0001.250427T2300Z-250428T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
114 PM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation 
  above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal 
  waterways (7.4 to 7.6 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, from 7 PM to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:33 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 PM     7.5        1.7        0.8       N/A    Moderate  
 28/09 AM     6.1        0.3        0.6       N/A      None    
 28/09 PM     7.4        1.6        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 29/10 AM     5.7       -0.1        0.4       N/A      None    
 29/10 PM     7.1        1.3        0.4       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-280000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
114 PM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...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.

&&

$$
073 
WHUS42 KCHS 271909
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
309 PM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-280200-
/O.EXA.KCHS.CF.Y.0001.250427T2300Z-250428T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
309 PM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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 (9.6 to 9.8 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, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 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 8:41 PM today 
  at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

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

Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/09 PM     9.7        2.2        0.8       N/A     Minor    
 28/09 AM     8.3        0.8        0.9       N/A      None    
 28/10 PM     9.6        2.1        0.8       N/A     Minor    
 29/10 AM     7.8        0.3        0.6       N/A      None    
 29/10 PM     9.1        1.6        0.5       N/A      None    
 30/11 AM     7.2       -0.3        0.3       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-280200-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0001.250427T2300Z-250428T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
309 PM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation 
  above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal 
  waterways (7.4 to 7.6 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, from 7 PM to 10 PM 
  EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:33 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 PM     7.5        1.7        0.8       N/A    Moderate  
 28/09 AM     6.1        0.3        0.6       N/A      None    
 28/09 PM     7.4        1.6        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 29/10 AM     5.7       -0.1        0.4       N/A      None    
 29/10 PM     7.1        1.3        0.4       N/A     Minor    
 30/11 AM     5.4       -0.4        0.3       N/A      None

&&

$$
552 
WHUS42 KCHS 280001
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
801 PM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-280200-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250428T0200Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
801 PM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.8 to 10.0 feet Mean 
  Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).

* WHERE...Beaufort, Coastal Jasper, and coastal southeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:41 PM today 
  at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 
  hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

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

Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 PM     9.9        2.4        1.2       N/A     Minor    
 28/09 AM     8.3        0.8        0.9       N/A      None    
 28/10 PM     9.6        2.1        0.8       N/A     Minor    
 29/10 AM     7.8        0.3        0.6       N/A      None    
 29/10 PM     9.1        1.6        0.5       N/A      None    
 30/11 AM     7.2       -0.3        0.3       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ049-050-280200-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250428T0200Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
801 PM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level along 
  shorelines and tidal waterways (7.7 to 7.9 feet Mean Lower Low 
  Water at Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable 
  and minor flooding of properties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:33 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/08 PM     7.8        2.0        1.1       N/A    Moderate  
 28/09 AM     6.1        0.3        0.6       N/A      None    
 28/09 PM     7.4        1.6        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 29/10 AM     5.7       -0.1        0.4       N/A      None    
 29/10 PM     7.1        1.3        0.4       N/A     Minor    
 30/11 AM     5.4       -0.4        0.3       N/A      None

&&

$$

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