Isle of Palms, SC Weather Alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

From 7:00 AM Tue until 12:00 PM Tue·Issued 9:26 PM Mon Oct 26·NWS Charleston SC

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 26 at 9:26PM EDT until October 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Details

What: 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 Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to noon EDT Tuesday.

Impacts: This will result in some roads becoming impassable and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Additional details: High tide will occur around 9:06 AM Tuesday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

What to do

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.

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.

Areas: Coastal Colleton; Charleston

Rip Current Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 8:00 PM Tue·Issued 9:26 PM Mon Oct 26·NWS Charleston SC

Rip Current Statement issued October 26 at 9:26PM EDT until October 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Details

What: 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 Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to noon EDT Tuesday.

Impacts: This will result in some roads becoming impassable and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Additional details: High tide will occur around 9:06 AM Tuesday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

What to do

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.

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.

Areas: Coastal Colleton; Charleston

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