Fort Mill Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 2:16PM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). * WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 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 5:31 PM today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible several hours before and after high tide. Significant beach erosion could also occur, especially around times of high tide.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 7th, 2026 03:00:00 am EDT
Rip Current Statement
Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Rip Current Statement issued October 6 at 2:16PM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). * WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 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 5:31 PM today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible several hours before and after high tide. Significant beach erosion could also occur, especially around times of high tide.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 7th, 2026 03:00:00 am EDT
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Rip Current Statement issued October 6 at 2:16PM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable and minor flooding of properties. 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 5:28 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible several hours before and after high tide. Significant beach erosion could also occur, especially around times of high tide.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 7th, 2026 03:00:00 am EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 2:16PM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable and minor flooding of properties. 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 5:28 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible several hours before and after high tide. Significant beach erosion could also occur, especially around times of high tide.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 7th, 2026 03:00:00 am EDT
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
High Surf Advisory issued October 6 at 2:16PM EDT until October 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable and minor flooding of properties. 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 5:28 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible several hours before and after high tide. Significant beach erosion could also occur, especially around times of high tide.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 7th, 2026 03:00:00 am EDT
High Surf Advisory
Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
High Surf Advisory issued October 6 at 2:16PM EDT until October 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (9.5 to 9.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Fort Pulaski). * WHERE...Beaufort and Coastal Jasper Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 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 5:31 PM today at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater inundation will be possible several hours before and after high tide. Significant beach erosion could also occur, especially around times of high tide.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 02:16:00 pm EDT
October 7th, 2026 03:00:00 am EDT
Lake Wind Advisory
Inland Berkeley
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 6 at 2:09PM EDT until October 7 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and waves up to 2 feet on Lake Moultrie. * WHERE...Lake Moultrie. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 02:09:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 02:09:00 pm EDT
October 7th, 2026 03:00:00 am EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Horry
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 12:23PM EDT until October 6 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 12:23:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 12:23:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 08:00:00 pm EDT
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Georgetown
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 6 at 12:23PM EDT until October 6 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 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.
Minor
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 12:23:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 12:23:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 08:00:00 pm EDT
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Georgetown
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 6 at 12:23PM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 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.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 12:23:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 12:23:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 08:00:00 pm EDT
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Horry
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 6 at 12:23PM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong north to south longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 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.
Moderate
Likely
Expected
October 6th, 2026 12:23:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 12:23:00 pm EDT
October 6th, 2026 08:00:00 pm EDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
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