Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
704 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

SCZ049-050-191600-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-240919T1600Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
704 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TODAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level along
  shorelines and tidal waterways (7.4 to 7.6 feet Mean Lower Low
  Water at Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
  and minor flooding of properties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:26 AM today
  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.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 AM     7.5        1.7        0.7       N/A    Moderate
 19/10 PM     7.4        1.6        0.9       N/A     Minor
 20/10 AM     7.8        2.0        0.9       N/A    Moderate
 20/11 PM     7.3        1.5        1.1       N/A     Minor
 21/11 AM     7.9        2.1        1.1       N/A    Moderate
 22/12 AM     7.0        1.2        1.2       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

GAZ117-119-139-141-SCZ048-051-191500-
/O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0033.240919T1200Z-240919T1500Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
704 AM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...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, Coastal Jasper, and coastal southeast
  Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Saltwater inundation will impact some roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:33 AM today
  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.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 AM     9.6        2.1        0.8       N/A     Minor
 19/10 PM     9.4        1.9        0.9       N/A      None
 20/10 AM     9.8        2.3        0.9       N/A     Minor
 20/11 PM     9.2        1.7        1.1       N/A      None
 21/11 AM     9.9        2.4        1.1       N/A     Minor
 22/12 AM     8.9        1.4        1.3       N/A      None

&&

$$