Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 6:58PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Charleston County.
* WHEN...Through Sunday 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:
Charleston
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov