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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Charleston, SC

April 6, 2026

NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Apr 6, 2026, 2:18 PM EDT. It took effect at Apr 7, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 6, 2026, 2:18 PM EDT (18:18 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 7, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 10, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Charleston, SC

The text

As transmitted.

414 
WHUS42 KCHS 061818
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
218 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-071145-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0001.260407T1200Z-260408T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
218 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
716 
WHUS42 KCHS 070610
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
210 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-071415-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.260408T1200Z-260409T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.260407T1200Z-260408T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
210 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this 
  morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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>051-071415-
/O.NEW.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.260408T1200Z-260409T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KCHS.RP.S.0001.260407T1200Z-260408T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
210 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this 
  morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
920 
WHUS42 KCHS 071119
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
719 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-071930-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.260408T1200Z-260409T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.260407T1200Z-260408T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
719 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
8 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
350 
WHUS42 KCHS 071816
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
216 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-080230-
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.260408T1200Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260409T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
216 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 
  PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
122 
WHUS42 KCHS 080006
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
806 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-080815-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.260408T1200Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260409T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
806 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 
  PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
837 
WHUS42 KCHS 080610
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
210 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-081415-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.260408T1200Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260409T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
210 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT 
  Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
000 
WHUS42 KCHS 081052
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
652 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-081900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.260408T1200Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260409T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
652 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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 081819
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
219 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-090230-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
219 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet
  in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
675 
WHUS42 KCHS 090040
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
840 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-090845-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
840 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
031 
WHUS42 KCHS 090609
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
209 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-091415-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
209 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
083 
WHUS42 KCHS 091053
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
653 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-091900-
/O.CON.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
653 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
042 
WHUS42 KCHS 091357
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
957 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048>051-092200-
/O.CAN.KCHS.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
957 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

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

&&

$$
533 
WHUS42 KCHS 091808
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
208 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-100215-
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
208 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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>051-100000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
208 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
477 
WHUS42 KCHS 092355
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
755 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

SCZ048>051-100100-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
755 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

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

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-100800-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
755 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
008 
WHUS42 KCHS 100609
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
209 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-101415-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
209 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...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.

&&

$$
492 
WHUS42 KCHS 101120
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
720 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-101930-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
720 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...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.

&&

$$
622 
WHUS42 KCHS 101812
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
212 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-110000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
212 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...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.

&&

$$
088 
WHUS42 KCHS 102348
CFWCHS

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
748 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

GAZ117-119-139-141-110100-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
748 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 6, 6:17 AM EDTLake Wind AdvisoryCHSBerkeley6 hr
Apr 6, 2:12 AM EDTGale WatchCHS12 hr
Apr 6, 2:12 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCHS3 hr
Apr 6, 2:19 PM EDTGale WarningCHS60 hr
Apr 6, 2:19 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCHS36 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.