Coastal Flood Advisory for Coastal Colleton; Charleston
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What you need to know
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- Charleston, Coastal Colleton
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What is happening
What: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal waterways (6.9 to 7.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). Impacts: This could result in some roads becoming impassable. Where: Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. When: Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal waterways (6.9 to 7.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:30 PM this evening at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 13 at 8:22PM EDT until August 13 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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