Rip Current Statement

* 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.