Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Charleston, SC ∙ North Charleston, SC ∙ Mount Pleasant, SC ∙ Riverdale, SC ∙ Bear Swamp Division, SC ∙ Cape Island, SC ∙ Port Royal Island, SC ∙ Goose Creek, SC ∙ Sapelo Island, GA ∙ Frogmore, SC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 208 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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