Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 6 at 2:16PM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 6, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). * WHERE...Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...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 5:31 PM today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible several hours before and after high tide. Significant beach erosion could also occur, especially around times of high tide.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov