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Coastal Flood Advisory
ExpiredCoastal Colleton; Charleston
Status
Ended
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
expired
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide occurred around 10:52 AM this morning at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours after high tide.
Instructions
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.
Swim near a lifeguard. 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.
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