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Moderate

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 29 at 2:34AM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Begins: 2:34 AM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Until: 8:00 PM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Urgency / certainty: Expected / Likely
Areas: Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Issued by: NWS Charleston SC

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* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.5 to 7.7 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 8 AM this morning to noon
EDT today.

* 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 10:52 AM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.

What to do: 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.

Moderate

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 29 at 2:34AM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Begins: 2:34 AM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Until: 8:00 PM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Urgency / certainty: Expected / Likely
Areas: Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Issued by: NWS Charleston SC

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* 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 (9.4 to 9.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski).

* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to noon
EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:59 AM
today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.

What to do: 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.

Moderate

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 29 at 3:54AM EDT until October 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Begins: 6:00 AM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Until: 8:00 PM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Urgency / certainty: Expected / Likely
Areas: Coastal Georgetown
Issued by: NWS Wilmington NC

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* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected and strong north to south longshore current. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above
ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to noon
EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.

What to do: 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.

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.

Minor

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 2:34AM EDT until October 29 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Begins: 8:00 AM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Until: 12:00 PM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Urgency / certainty: Expected / Likely
Areas: Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Issued by: NWS Charleston SC

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* 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 (9.4 to 9.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort
Pulaski).

* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina,
Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to noon
EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:59 AM
today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.

What to do: 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.

Minor

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 2:34AM EDT until October 29 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Begins: 8:00 AM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Until: 12:00 PM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Urgency / certainty: Expected / Likely
Areas: Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Issued by: NWS Charleston SC

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* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.5 to 7.7 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 8 AM this morning to noon
EDT today.

* 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 10:52 AM
today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.

What to do: 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.

Minor

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 3:54AM EDT until October 29 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Begins: 9:00 AM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Until: 12:00 PM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Urgency / certainty: Expected / Likely
Areas: Coastal Horry
Issued by: NWS Wilmington NC

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* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.

What to do: 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.

Minor

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 3:54AM EDT until October 29 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Begins: 9:00 AM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Until: 12:00 PM EDT, Thu Oct 29
Urgency / certainty: Expected / Likely
Areas: Coastal Georgetown
Issued by: NWS Wilmington NC

Read the full alert

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected and strong north to south longshore current. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above
ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to noon
EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.

What to do: 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.

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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