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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Charleston, SC
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
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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. && $$
566 WHUS42 KCHS 270405 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1205 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025 GAZ117-119-139-141-271215- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250428T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 1205 AM EDT Sun Apr 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
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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
&&
$$Nearby
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