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State: SC Alerts: 12 Updated: Oct 24, 2026 4:14pm EDT

Lake Wind Advisory

Area
Inland Berkeley
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 24 at 2:19PM EDT until October 25 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 2 to 3 feet expected on Lake Moultrie. * WHERE...Lake Moultrie. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create hazardous conditions for small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor lakeshore erosion and some overwash due to significant wave action is possible along southwestern portions of the lake, including Pinopolis and Blacks Camp.

Beach Hazards Statement

Area
Coastal Horry
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 24 at 2:17PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Coastal Georgetown
Rip Current Statement issued October 24 at 2:17PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. There is also a strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Coastal Georgetown
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 2:17PM EDT until October 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. There is also a strong north to south longshore current. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Coastal Horry
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 2:17PM EDT until October 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EDT Sunday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 2:16PM EDT until October 24 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 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 (9.7 to 9.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). * WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina, Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:25 PM today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 2:16PM EDT until October 24 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.5 to 7.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:13 PM today and around 7:34 AM Sunday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

Coastal Flood Watch

Area
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 24 at 2:16PM EDT until October 25 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.5 to 7.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:13 PM today and around 7:34 AM Sunday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Rip Current Statement issued October 24 at 2:16PM EDT until October 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 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 (9.7 to 9.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). * WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina, Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:25 PM today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

Rip Current Statement

Area
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Rip Current Statement issued October 24 at 2:16PM EDT until October 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.5 to 7.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:13 PM today and around 7:34 AM Sunday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

High Surf Advisory

Area
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 2:16PM EDT until October 26 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.5 to 7.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:13 PM today and around 7:34 AM Sunday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

High Surf Advisory

Area
Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 2:16PM EDT until October 26 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 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 (9.7 to 9.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). * WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty and Coastal McIntosh Counties. In South Carolina, Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:25 PM today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

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