# HEADLINE
--------------------
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED
# DETAILS
--------------------
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents expected.
WHERE
Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
WHEN
From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
ISSUED AT
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 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
--------------------
Charleston, Coastal Colleton
