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Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
715 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

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Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
715 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
  one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along
  shorelines and tidal waterways (7.0 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low
  Water at Charleston). For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two
  feet of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines
  and tidal waterways (8.4 to 8.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at
  Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the
  Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the
  Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
  numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
  erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:31 PM this
  evening and 11:02 AM Friday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation
  will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     7.1        1.3        1.3       N/A     Minor
 10/11 AM     8.5        2.7        1.6       N/A     Major
 10/11 PM     7.1        1.3        1.5       N/A     Minor
 11/12 PM     8.0        2.2        1.3       N/A     Major
 12/12 AM     6.7        0.9        1.4       N/A      None
 12/01 PM     7.5        1.7        1.0       N/A    Moderate

&&

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Tidal Berkeley-
715 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
  expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (8.4 to 8.6 feet
  Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).

* WHERE...Southern Berkeley County including Daniel Island.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Some roads in and around Daniel Island may be
  impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 11:02 AM Friday
  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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Tidal Berkeley SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 2.7 ft, Major 3.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 09/10 PM     7.1        1.3        1.3       N/A      None
 10/11 AM     8.5        2.7        1.6       N/A    Moderate
 10/11 PM     7.1        1.3        1.5       N/A      None
 11/12 PM     8.0        2.2        1.3       N/A     Minor
 12/12 AM     6.7        0.9        1.4       N/A      None
 12/01 PM     7.5        1.7        1.0       N/A      None

&&

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Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Jasper-
715 PM EDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$