Watches, Warnings & Advisories



4 products issued by NWS for: Charleston SC

High Surf Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
340 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

SCZ049-050-110345-
/O.CAN.KCHS.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-241010T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241011T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241012T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
340 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
  5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

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Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
340 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

SCZ049-050-110345-
/O.CAN.KCHS.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-241010T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-241011T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KCHS.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241012T0000Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
340 PM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
  5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$



Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1116 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

GAZ087-088-099>101-114-115-137-SCZ040-042>045-050-052-102330-
/O.CON.KCHS.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-241011T0000Z/
Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-Long-
Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-
Charleston-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Charleston, Sylvania, Yemassee, North
Charleston, Moncks Corner, Springfield, Allendale, Walterboro,
Goose Creek, Saint George, Summerville, Mount Pleasant, Metter,
Rincon, Claxton, Reidsville, Hampton, Statesboro, Ludowici,
Millen, and Daniel Island
1116 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds could be locally higher on elevated
  bridges and overpasses. The risk for tree damage and downed
  powerlines will be elevated in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Adam




Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Charleston SC
707 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

SCZ050-111115-
Charleston-
707 AM EDT Thu Oct 10 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast South Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Risk for Rip Currents.
   High Surf Advisory.
   Wind Advisory.
   Coastal Flood Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Surf Advisory.

Rip Currents: There is a high risk for rip currents Friday.

Coastal Flooding: Minor to moderate coastal flooding could occur
Thursday and Friday as Hurricane Milton passes well to the southeast
of the area. Coastal Flood Advisories may be needed.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter assistance is not anticipated at this time.

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