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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Sep 8, 2025, 1:43 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 9, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 8, 2025, 1:43 PM EDT (17:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 9, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 9, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
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WHUS42 KCHS 081743
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
143 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-090145-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.250908T2300Z-250909T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1100Z-250909T1600Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
143 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half
foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Fort Pulaski). For the second Coastal Flood Advisory,
up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected
along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.8 to 10.0 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to midnight EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 7 AM to noon EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip
Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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 9:23 PM
tonight and 9:43 AM Tuesday morning 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 9.6 2.1 1.4 N/A Minor
09/10 AM 9.9 2.4 1.6 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 9.7 2.2 1.6 N/A Minor
10/11 AM 9.9 2.4 1.5 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 9.2 1.7 1.4 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-090145-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.250908T2300Z-250909T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1100Z-250909T1600Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
143 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.5 to 7.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston). For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 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 first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to midnight EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 7 AM to noon EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip
Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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 9:14 PM tonight
and 9:35 AM Tuesday morning 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 7.6 1.8 1.3 N/A Moderate
09/09 AM 7.7 1.9 1.4 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 7.6 1.8 1.4 N/A Moderate
10/10 AM 7.5 1.7 1.0 N/A Moderate
10/10 PM 6.8 1.0 1.0 N/A None
&&
$$10 follow-up statements
520
WHUS42 KCHS 081815
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
215 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-090215-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.250908T2300Z-250909T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1100Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
215 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half
foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Fort Pulaski). For the second Coastal Flood Advisory,
up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected
along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.8 to 10.0 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to midnight EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 7 AM to noon EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip
Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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 9:23 PM
tonight and 9:43 AM Tuesday morning 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 9.8 2.3 1.6 N/A Minor
09/10 AM 10.0 2.5 1.7 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 9.7 2.2 1.6 N/A Minor
10/11 AM 9.9 2.4 1.5 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 9.2 1.7 1.4 N/A None
11/11 AM 9.5 2.0 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-090215-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.250908T2300Z-250909T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1100Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
215 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.5 to 7.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston). For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 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 first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to midnight EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 7 AM to noon EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip
Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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 9:14 PM
tonight and 9:35 AM Tuesday morning 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 7.7 1.9 1.4 N/A Moderate
09/09 AM 7.7 1.9 1.4 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 7.6 1.8 1.4 N/A Moderate
10/10 AM 7.5 1.7 1.0 N/A Moderate
10/10 PM 6.8 1.0 1.0 N/A None
11/11 AM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
&&
$$951
WHUS42 KCHS 081818
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
218 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-090230-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.250908T2300Z-250909T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1100Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
218 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (9.7 to 9.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski). For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half
foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines
and tidal waterways (9.9 to 10.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Fort Pulaski). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to midnight EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 7 AM to noon EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip
Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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 9:23 PM
tonight and 9:43 AM Tuesday morning 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 9.8 2.3 1.6 N/A Minor
09/10 AM 10.0 2.5 1.7 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 9.7 2.2 1.6 N/A Minor
10/11 AM 9.9 2.4 1.5 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 9.2 1.7 1.4 N/A None
11/11 AM 9.5 2.0 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-090230-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.250908T2300Z-250909T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1100Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
218 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston). For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines
and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 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 first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to midnight EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 7 AM to noon EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip
Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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 9:14 PM
tonight and 9:35 AM Tuesday morning 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 7.7 1.9 1.4 N/A Moderate
09/09 AM 7.7 1.9 1.4 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 7.6 1.8 1.4 N/A Moderate
10/10 AM 7.5 1.7 1.0 N/A Moderate
10/10 PM 6.8 1.0 1.0 N/A None
11/11 AM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
&&
$$721
WHUS42 KCHS 082238
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
638 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-090645-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.250908T2300Z-250909T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1100Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
638 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half
foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Fort Pulaski). For the second Coastal Flood Advisory,
up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (9.9 to 10.1 feet Mean Lower
Low Water at Fort Pulaski). For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight
EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM
to noon EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from
Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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 9:23 PM this
evening and 9:43 AM Tuesday morning at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater
inundation will be possible several 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 9.6 2.1 1.4 N/A Minor
09/10 AM 10.0 2.5 1.7 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 9.7 2.2 1.6 N/A Minor
10/11 AM 9.9 2.4 1.5 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 9.2 1.7 1.4 N/A None
11/11 AM 9.5 2.0 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-090645-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.250908T2300Z-250909T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1100Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
638 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first 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). For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 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 first Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight
EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM
to noon EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from
Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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 9:14 PM this
evening and 9:35 AM Tuesday morning at Charleston. Saltwater
inundation will be possible several 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/09 PM 7.5 1.7 1.2 N/A Moderate
09/09 AM 7.7 1.9 1.4 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 7.6 1.8 1.4 N/A Moderate
10/10 AM 7.5 1.7 1.0 N/A Moderate
10/10 PM 6.8 1.0 1.0 N/A None
11/11 AM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
&&
$$914
WHUS42 KCHS 090249
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1049 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-091100-
/O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250909T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1100Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1049 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to noon EDT
Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT Tuesday
through Tuesday 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 9:43 AM
Tuesday 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
08/10 PM 9.1 1.6 1.0 N/A None
09/10 AM 9.6 2.1 1.3 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 9.5 2.0 1.4 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 9.6 2.1 1.3 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 N/A None
11/11 AM 9.4 1.9 1.0 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-091100-
/O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-250909T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1100Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1049 PM EDT Mon Sep 8 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...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). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to noon EDT
Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT Tuesday
through Tuesday 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 9:35 AM Tuesday 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 7.5 1.7 1.2 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 7.4 1.6 1.2 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 6.8 1.0 0.9 N/A None
11/11 AM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$641
WHUS42 KCHS 090537
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
137 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-091345-
/O.EXT.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1300Z-250909T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
137 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 11 AM EDT
THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski).
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 9 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.
* 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 9:43 AM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 9.6 2.1 1.3 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 9.5 2.0 1.4 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 9.6 2.1 1.3 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 N/A None
11/11 AM 9.4 1.9 1.0 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-091345-
/O.EXT.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1200Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.250909T1200Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
137 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON EDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...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). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM this morning
to noon EDT today. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM
EDT this morning through 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 9:35 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 7.5 1.7 1.2 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 7.4 1.6 1.2 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 6.8 1.0 0.9 N/A None
11/11 AM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$322
WHUS42 KCHS 091231
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
831 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-092045-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.250909T1300Z-250909T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
831 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* 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 (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski).
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this
morning.
* 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 9:43 AM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 9.6 2.1 1.3 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 9.5 2.0 1.4 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 9.6 2.1 1.3 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 N/A None
11/11 AM 9.4 1.9 1.0 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-092045-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
831 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT today.
For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 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 9:35 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 7.5 1.7 1.2 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 7.4 1.6 1.2 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 6.8 1.0 0.9 N/A None
11/11 AM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$068
WHUS42 KCHS 091435
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1035 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-092245-
/O.EXT.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1035 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal
waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT today.
For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:09 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 9.6 2.1 1.3 N/A Minor
09/10 PM 9.5 2.0 1.4 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 9.6 2.1 1.3 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 8.9 1.4 1.1 N/A None
11/11 AM 9.4 1.9 1.0 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-092245-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250909T1600Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1035 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT today.
For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 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 10:00 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 7.5 1.7 1.2 N/A Moderate
09/10 PM 7.4 1.6 1.2 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 6.8 1.0 0.9 N/A None
11/11 AM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
&&
$$098 WHUS42 KCHS 091519 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1119 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025 GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-092330- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-250909T1600Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250910T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 1119 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * 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. && $$
821
WHUS42 KCHS 091740
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
140 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-100145-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0023.250910T0000Z-250910T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
140 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* 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 (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski).
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this
evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:09 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 9.6 2.1 1.5 N/A Minor
10/11 AM 9.6 2.1 1.2 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 8.8 1.3 1.0 N/A None
11/11 AM 9.3 1.8 0.9 N/A None
12/12 AM 8.5 1.0 1.1 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-100145-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0023.250910T0000Z-250910T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250910T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
140 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 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 8 PM this
evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:00 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 7.4 1.6 1.2 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 6.7 0.9 0.8 N/A None
11/11 AM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
12/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.9 N/A None
&&
$$723
WHUS42 KCHS 100019
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
819 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-100400-
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Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
819 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.4 to 9.6 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski).
* WHERE...Beaufort, Coastal Jasper, and coastal southeast
Georgia.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:09 PM
today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 9.5 2.0 1.4 N/A Minor
10/11 AM 9.6 2.1 1.2 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 8.8 1.3 1.0 N/A None
11/11 AM 9.3 1.8 0.9 N/A None
12/12 AM 8.5 1.0 1.1 N/A None
12/12 PM 9.3 1.8 1.1 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ049-050-100400-
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Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
819 PM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:00 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 PM 7.3 1.5 1.1 N/A Minor
10/10 AM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
10/11 PM 6.7 0.9 0.8 N/A None
11/11 AM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
12/12 AM 6.5 0.7 0.9 N/A None
12/12 PM 7.4 1.6 0.9 N/A Minor
&&
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 6:35 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 3 hr | |
| Sep 8, 10:29 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 12 hr | |
| Sep 8, 10:29 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 25 hr |
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