Rip Current Statement issued October 24 at 2:21AM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (7.6 to 9.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 1 to 5 feet expected in the surf zone.
WHERE: In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston and Coastal Jasper
Counties.
WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this
morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from
2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Monday.
IMPACTS: Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: High tide will occur around 6:59 AM today
at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
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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.
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.