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Rip Current Statement 3, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Apr 28, 2025, 3:05 AM EDT. It was in force for 17 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2025, 3:05 AM EDT (07:05 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 28, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
As transmitted.
287 WHUS42 KCHS 280705 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 305 AM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025 GAZ117-119-139-141-281515- /O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0003.250428T0705Z-250429T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 305 AM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK 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. && $$
3 follow-up statements
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WHUS42 KCHS 281624
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1224 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-290030-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0002.250428T2300Z-250429T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250429T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1224 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 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 (9.4 to 9.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski).
* WHERE...Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and
Coastal McIntosh Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 11 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 9:32 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/09 AM 8.4 0.9 1.0 N/A None
28/09 PM 9.5 2.0 0.7 N/A Minor
29/10 AM 7.7 0.2 0.5 N/A None
29/10 PM 9.0 1.5 0.4 N/A None
30/11 AM 7.2 -0.3 0.3 N/A None
30/11 PM 8.6 1.1 0.3 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-290030-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0002.250428T2300Z-250429T0300Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1224 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:26 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/09 AM 6.3 0.5 0.8 N/A None
28/09 PM 7.4 1.6 0.6 N/A Minor
29/10 AM 5.8 0.0 0.5 N/A None
29/10 PM 7.1 1.3 0.4 N/A Minor
30/11 AM 5.3 -0.5 0.2 N/A None
30/11 PM 6.7 0.9 0.3 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-290030-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0002.250428T2300Z-250429T0300Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1224 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.4 to 9.6 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:32 PM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/09 AM 8.4 0.9 1.0 N/A None
28/09 PM 9.5 2.0 0.7 N/A Minor
29/10 AM 7.7 0.2 0.5 N/A None
29/10 PM 9.0 1.5 0.4 N/A None
30/11 AM 7.2 -0.3 0.3 N/A None
30/11 PM 8.6 1.1 0.3 N/A None
&&
$$534
WHUS42 KCHS 282004
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
404 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-290300-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0002.250428T2300Z-250429T0300Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250429T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
404 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 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 (9.4 to 9.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski).
* WHERE...Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and
Coastal McIntosh Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 11 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 9:32 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/09 PM 9.7 2.2 0.9 N/A Minor
29/10 AM 7.7 0.2 0.5 N/A None
29/10 PM 9.0 1.5 0.4 N/A None
30/11 AM 7.2 -0.3 0.3 N/A None
30/11 PM 8.6 1.1 0.3 N/A None
01/12 PM 6.8 -0.7 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-290300-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0002.250428T2300Z-250429T0300Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
404 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:26 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/09 PM 7.5 1.7 0.7 N/A Moderate
29/10 AM 5.8 0.0 0.5 N/A None
29/10 PM 7.1 1.3 0.4 N/A Minor
30/11 AM 5.3 -0.5 0.2 N/A None
30/11 PM 6.7 0.9 0.3 N/A None
01/12 PM 5.1 -0.7 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-290300-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0002.250428T2300Z-250429T0300Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
404 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.4 to 9.6 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:32 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/09 PM 9.7 2.2 0.9 N/A Minor
29/10 AM 7.7 0.2 0.5 N/A None
29/10 PM 9.0 1.5 0.4 N/A None
30/11 AM 7.2 -0.3 0.3 N/A None
30/11 PM 8.6 1.1 0.3 N/A None
01/12 PM 6.8 -0.7 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$562
WHUS42 KCHS 282340
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
740 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-290300-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250429T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250429T0300Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
740 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.6 to 9.8 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and
Coastal McIntosh Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:32 PM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/09 PM 9.7 2.2 0.9 N/A Minor
29/10 AM 7.7 0.2 0.5 N/A None
29/10 PM 9.0 1.5 0.4 N/A None
30/11 AM 7.2 -0.3 0.3 N/A None
30/11 PM 8.6 1.1 0.3 N/A None
01/12 PM 6.8 -0.7 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-290300-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250429T0300Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
740 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.4 to 7.6 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 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 9:26 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/09 PM 7.5 1.7 0.7 N/A Moderate
29/10 AM 5.8 0.0 0.5 N/A None
29/10 PM 7.1 1.3 0.4 N/A Minor
30/11 AM 5.3 -0.5 0.2 N/A None
30/11 PM 6.7 0.9 0.3 N/A None
01/12 PM 5.1 -0.7 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-290300-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250429T0300Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
740 PM EDT Mon Apr 28 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.6 to 9.8 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:32 PM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/09 PM 9.7 2.2 0.9 N/A Minor
29/10 AM 7.7 0.2 0.5 N/A None
29/10 PM 9.0 1.5 0.4 N/A None
30/11 AM 7.2 -0.3 0.3 N/A None
30/11 PM 8.6 1.1 0.3 N/A None
01/12 PM 6.8 -0.7 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 4:40 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CHS | Long, McIntosh | 2 hr |
| Apr 28, 6:32 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | CHS | 118 min | |
| Apr 28, 12:24 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 11 hr |
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