Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 26 at 12:01AM EDT until April 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 9:01pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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:
Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston; Coastal Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC