Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Charleston, SC ∙ North Charleston, SC ∙ Mount Pleasant, SC ∙ Hilton Head Island, SC ∙ Johns Island, SC ∙ Saint Catherines Island, GA ∙ Parris Island, SC ∙ James Island, SC ∙ Whitemarsh Island, GA ∙ Ravenel, SC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 714 PM EDT Tue Jun 2 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday 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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