Rip Current Statement

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:3 PM this evening at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.