Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Charleston, SC ∙ North Charleston, SC ∙ Mount Pleasant, SC ∙ Hilton Head Island, SC ∙ Saint Andrews, SC ∙ Skidaway Island, GA ∙ Sullivans Island, SC ∙ Tybee Island, GA ∙ Adams Run, SC ∙ Seabrook Island, SC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 733 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Thursday 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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