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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Sep 12, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT. It took effect at Sep 13, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 12, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT (18:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 13, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 14, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
As transmitted.
354 WHUS42 KCHS 121800 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 200 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 SCZ049-050-121900- /O.EXP.KCHS.CF.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250912T1800Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 200 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-130200- /O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0008.250913T1200Z-250914T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 200 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
12 follow-up statements
131 WHUS42 KCHS 130133 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 933 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 GAZ117-119-139-141-131000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.250913T1200Z-250914T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 933 PM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Georgia 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. && $$
993
WHUS42 KCHS 130550
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
150 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
SCZ049-050-131400-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0027.250913T1500Z-250913T1900Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.RP.S.0008.250913T1200Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
150 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* 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 (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, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 11 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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 1:18 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 AM 6.5 0.7 1.2 N/A None
13/01 PM 7.4 1.6 1.1 N/A Minor
14/02 AM 6.4 0.6 1.3 N/A None
14/02 PM 7.4 1.6 1.2 N/A Minor
15/03 AM 6.1 0.3 1.1 N/A None
15/03 PM 7.2 1.4 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-131400-
/O.EXA.KCHS.RP.S.0008.250913T1200Z-250914T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
150 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* 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.
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-131400-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.250913T1200Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
150 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$253
WHUS42 KCHS 130955
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
555 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
SCZ049-050-132000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0027.250913T1500Z-250913T1900Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.250913T1200Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
555 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* 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 (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, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 3
PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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 1:18 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 AM 6.5 0.7 1.2 N/A None
13/01 PM 7.4 1.6 1.1 N/A Minor
14/02 AM 6.4 0.6 1.3 N/A None
14/02 PM 7.4 1.6 1.2 N/A Minor
15/03 AM 6.1 0.3 1.1 N/A None
15/03 PM 7.2 1.4 1.1 N/A Minor
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-132000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.250913T1200Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
555 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia and South Carolina Beaches.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$818
WHUS42 KCHS 131547
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1147 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
SCZ049-050-140000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250913T1900Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1147 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...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 (7.3 to 7.4 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 3 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 1:18 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 7.4 1.6 1.1 N/A Minor
14/01 AM 6.3 0.5 1.3 N/A None
14/02 PM 7.3 1.5 1.1 N/A Minor
15/03 AM 6.1 0.3 1.1 N/A None
15/03 PM 7.1 1.3 1.0 N/A Minor
16/04 AM 6.1 0.3 1.1 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-140000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
1147 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$014
WHUS42 KCHS 131803
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
203 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
SCZ049-050-140000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250913T1900Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
203 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...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 (7.4 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 3 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 1:18 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 PM 7.4 1.6 1.1 N/A Minor
14/01 AM 6.3 0.5 1.3 N/A None
14/02 PM 7.3 1.5 1.1 N/A Minor
15/03 AM 6.1 0.3 1.1 N/A None
15/03 PM 7.1 1.3 1.0 N/A Minor
16/04 AM 6.1 0.3 1.1 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-140215-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250915T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
203 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
SCZ048-051-140000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
203 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* 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.
&&
$$818 WHUS42 KCHS 131851 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 251 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 SCZ049-050-140000- /O.EXP.KCHS.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250913T1900Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 251 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ048-051-140000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Jasper- 251 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties. * 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. && $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-140300- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250915T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 251 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
861 WHUS42 KCHS 132348 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 748 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 SCZ048>051-140100- /O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250914T0000Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 748 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-140800- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250915T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 748 PM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
580 WHUS42 KCHS 140519 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 119 AM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025 GAZ117-119-139-141-142000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250915T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 119 AM EDT Sun Sep 14 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. && $$
014
WHUS42 KCHS 140822
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
422 AM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025
SCZ049-050-141630-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0028.250914T1600Z-250914T2000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
422 AM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT
THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 2:24 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/02 PM 7.3 1.5 1.1 N/A Minor
15/03 AM 6.1 0.3 1.1 N/A None
15/03 PM 7.2 1.4 1.1 N/A Minor
16/04 AM 6.0 0.2 1.0 N/A None
16/05 PM 6.8 1.0 0.7 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-141630-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250915T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
422 AM EDT Sun Sep 14 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.
&&
$$633
WHUS42 KCHS 141626
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1226 PM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025
SCZ049-050-142000-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250914T2000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
1226 PM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 2:24 PM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/02 PM 7.3 1.5 1.1 N/A Minor
15/03 AM 6.1 0.3 1.1 N/A None
15/04 PM 7.2 1.4 1.1 N/A Minor
16/04 AM 5.9 0.1 0.9 N/A None
16/05 PM 6.7 0.9 0.6 N/A None
17/05 AM 5.7 -0.1 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ117-119-139-141-150000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250915T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
1226 PM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$152 WHUS42 KCHS 141912 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 312 PM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025 SCZ049-050-142015- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250914T2000Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 312 PM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ GAZ117-119-139-141-150000- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250915T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 312 PM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
507 WHUS42 KCHS 142332 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 732 PM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025 GAZ117-119-139-141-150045- /O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250915T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- 732 PM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Charleston, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1:31 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | 12 hr |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in Georgia, 2025Rip Current Statements in South Carolina, 2025Every rip current statement in 2025
Sources
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