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Rip Current Statement 6, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Sep 9, 2026, 2:22 AM EDT for 4 counties in Georgia; 4 counties in South Carolina. It took effect at Sep 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2026, 2:22 AM EDT (06:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 9, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
Counties Bryan County, GA, Chatham County, GA, Liberty County, GA, McIntosh County, GA, Beaufort County, SC, Charleston County, SC, Colleton County, SC, Jasper County, SC
The radar
The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 00:00Z, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 118 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1176 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 14 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -32 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 10 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
141 WHUS42 KCHS 090622 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 222 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 GAZ217-219-239-241-SCZ148>151-091430- /O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0006.260909T1200Z-260910T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 222 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
3 follow-up statements
373
WHUS42 KCHS 091048
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
648 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026
SCZ149-150-091900-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0025.260909T2200Z-260910T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0006.260909T1200Z-260910T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
648 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* 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 (7.2 to 7.4 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 6 PM to 10 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 7:3 PM this
evening 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/07 AM 6.8 1.0 1.0 N/A None
09/07 PM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
10/08 AM 6.7 0.9 0.6 N/A None
10/08 PM 7.1 1.3 0.6 N/A Minor
11/09 AM 6.6 0.8 0.4 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ217-219-239-241-SCZ148-151-091900-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0006.260909T1200Z-260910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
648 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* 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.
&&
$$532
WHUS42 KCHS 091806
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
206 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026
SCZ149-150-100200-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0025.260909T2200Z-260910T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-260910T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
206 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 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 6 PM to 10 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 7:31 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/07 PM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
10/08 AM 6.7 0.9 0.6 N/A None
10/08 PM 7.1 1.3 0.6 N/A Minor
11/09 AM 6.6 0.8 0.4 N/A None
11/09 PM 6.8 1.0 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ217-219-239-241-SCZ148-151-100000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-260910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
206 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026
...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.
&&
$$559
WHUS42 KCHS 092349
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
749 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026
SCZ149-150-100200-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-260910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260910T0200Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
749 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet Mean
Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occurred around 7:31 PM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to
2 hours after high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/07 PM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor
10/08 AM 6.7 0.9 0.6 N/A None
10/08 PM 7.1 1.3 0.6 N/A Minor
11/09 AM 6.6 0.8 0.4 N/A None
11/09 PM 6.8 1.0 0.5 N/A None
&&
$$
GAZ217-219-239-241-SCZ148-151-100100-
/O.EXP.KCHS.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-260910T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
749 PM EDT Wed Sep 9 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 6:48 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | CHS | Charleston, Colleton | 15 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.