Coastal Flood Advisory for Coastal Colleton; Charleston
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- Charleston, Coastal Colleton
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What is happening
What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). Impacts: This could result in some roads...
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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 5:59 AM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 2:20AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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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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