Pinehaven Weather Advisories
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING
WHAT
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.7 to 7.9 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 5 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this 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 7 PM this evening 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. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 08/06 AM 6.8 1.0 1.3 N/A None 08/07 PM 7.8 2.0 1.3 N/A Moderate 09/07 AM 6.8 1.0 1.0 N/A None 09/07 PM 7.6 1.8 1.1 N/A Moderate 10/08 AM 6.8 1.0 0.7 N/A None 10/08 PM 7.2 1.4 0.7 N/A Minor &&
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING
WHAT
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.7 to 7.9 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 5 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this 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 7 PM this evening 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. 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. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 08/06 AM 6.8 1.0 1.3 N/A None 08/07 PM 7.8 2.0 1.3 N/A Moderate 09/07 AM 6.8 1.0 1.0 N/A None 09/07 PM 7.6 1.8 1.1 N/A Moderate 10/08 AM 6.8 1.0 0.7 N/A None 10/08 PM 7.2 1.4 0.7 N/A Minor &&
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