Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 9 at 2:16PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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:
Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov