Rip Current Statement for Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper
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- Moderate
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- Likely
What is happening
What: Dangerous rip currents expected. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: South Carolina Beaches. When: From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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Official revisions
- Update
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 8:01PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Official revision - Update
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 8:01PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Official revision - Alert
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 6:34PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Official revision - Alert
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 6:34PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Official revision
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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