# HEADLINE
--------------------
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
# DETAILS
--------------------
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
Georgia Beaches.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
ISSUED AT
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2:08 PM EDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Charleston SC
HEADER
Coastal Hazard Message
# 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.
# AREAS AFFECTED
--------------------
Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh