Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 27 at 1:14PM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 10:14am
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 6:15pm
Description:
* 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 (7.4 to 7.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM
EDT this evening.
* 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 8:33 PM today
at Charleston. 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 Colleton; Charleston
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC