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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
941 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

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Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
941 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents. For the first Coastal Flood Advisory,
  up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected
  along shorelines and tidal waterways (6.9 to 7.1 feet Mean
  Lower Low Water at Charleston). For the second Coastal Flood
  Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
  expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.7 to 7.9 feet
  Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the
  first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Saturday. For the
  second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 11:28 PM today
  and around 12:01 PM Saturday at Charleston. Saltwater
  inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high
  tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 10/11 PM     7.0        1.2        1.4       N/A     Minor
 11/12 PM     7.8        2.0        1.1       N/A    Moderate
 12/12 AM     6.7        0.9        1.4       N/A      None
 12/01 PM     7.4        1.6        0.9       N/A     Minor
 13/02 AM     6.2        0.4        1.0       N/A      None
 13/02 PM     6.9        1.1        0.7       N/A      None

&&

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Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
941 PM EDT Fri Oct 10 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
  to 6 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 (9.6 to 9.8 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 Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the
  Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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 11:38 PM today
  and around 12:07 PM Saturday at Fort Pulaski. Saltwater
  inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high
  tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Fort Pulaski GA
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 11/12 AM     9.3        1.8        1.9       N/A      None
 11/12 PM     9.7        2.2        1.1       N/A     Minor
 12/01 AM     8.4        0.9        1.3       N/A      None
 12/01 PM     9.3        1.8        1.1       N/A      None
 13/02 AM     7.7        0.2        0.8       N/A      None
 13/02 PM     9.1        1.6        1.1       N/A      None

&&

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