Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 27 at 3:09PM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 12:09pm
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
* 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 (9.6 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, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 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 8:41 PM today
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