Rip Current Statement

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* 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 5:43 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.