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Rip Current Statement issued October 26 at 2:35AM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC, United States of America
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
to 4 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
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 8:18 AM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Coastal Colleton; Charleston |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-26T10:45:00-04:00 |
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