Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 8 at 6:55AM EDT until September 8 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 8, 2026 - 3:55am
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and
tidal waterways (9.6 to 9.8 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 5 PM this afternoon to 9
PM EDT this evening.
* 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 7 PM this
evening at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible
1 to 2 hours before and after 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.
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; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov