Moderate Expected Likely Rip Current Statement Rip Current Statement issued October 28 at 11:36AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC Oct 28, 11:36 AM → Oct 28, 8:00 PM 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 awayfrom shore into deeper water. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: High tide has passed and water levels willcontinue to fall. + Read More 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. Updated: Oct 28, 12:19 PM Source: NWS Alert