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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS Charleston, SC
NWS Charleston, SC issued this rip current statement at Sep 24, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 24, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT (12:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 24, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Charleston, SC
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KCHS 231701
CFWCHS
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
101 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
SCZ149-150-240300-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0027.260923T2100Z-260924T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0008.260924T1200Z-260925T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
101 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 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 5 PM this
afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current
Risk, from Thursday morning through Thursday 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 6:29 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/06 PM 7.1 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor
24/07 AM 7.0 1.2 1.5 N/A Minor
24/07 PM 7.6 1.8 1.6 N/A Moderate
25/07 AM 7.3 1.5 1.5 N/A Minor
25/08 PM 7.4 1.6 1.3 N/A Minor
&&
$$
GAZ217-219-239-241-SCZ148-151-240300-
/O.NEW.KCHS.RP.S.0008.260924T1200Z-260925T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
101 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$2 follow-up statements
129 WHUS42 KCHS 232243 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 643 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 SCZ149-150-240645- /O.CAN.KCHS.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-260924T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.260924T1200Z-260925T0000Z/ Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 643 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday 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. && $$ GAZ217-219-239-241-SCZ148-151-240645- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.260924T1200Z-260925T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Jasper- 643 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
616 WHUS42 KCHS 240643 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 243 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 GAZ217-219-239-241-SCZ148>151-241445- /O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0008.260924T1200Z-260925T0000Z/ Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper- 243 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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. && $$
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Sources
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