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WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 220 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). WHERE
Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS
This could result in some roads becoming impassable. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
High tide will occur around 5:59 AM today 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 07/06 AM 7.2 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor 07/06 PM 7.4 1.6 1.1 N/A Minor 08/07 AM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor 08/07 PM 7.0 1.2 0.7 N/A Minor 09/08 AM 6.9 1.1 0.5 N/A None 09/08 PM 6.9 1.1 0.7 N/A None &&
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). WHERE
Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS
This could result in some roads becoming impassable. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
High tide will occur around 5:59 AM today 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 07/06 AM 7.2 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor 07/06 PM 7.4 1.6 1.1 N/A Minor 08/07 AM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor 08/07 PM 7.0 1.2 0.7 N/A Minor 09/08 AM 6.9 1.1 0.5 N/A None 09/08 PM 6.9 1.1 0.7 N/A None &&
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 220 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). WHERE
Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS
This could result in some roads becoming impassable. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
High tide will occur around 5:59 AM today 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 07/06 AM 7.2 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor 07/06 PM 7.4 1.6 1.1 N/A Minor 08/07 AM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor 08/07 PM 7.0 1.2 0.7 N/A Minor 09/08 AM 6.9 1.1 0.5 N/A None 09/08 PM 6.9 1.1 0.7 N/A None &&
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). WHERE
Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS
This could result in some roads becoming impassable. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
High tide will occur around 5:59 AM today 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 07/06 AM 7.2 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor 07/06 PM 7.4 1.6 1.1 N/A Minor 08/07 AM 7.1 1.3 0.9 N/A Minor 08/07 PM 7.0 1.2 0.7 N/A Minor 09/08 AM 6.9 1.1 0.5 N/A None 09/08 PM 6.9 1.1 0.7 N/A None &&
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