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High Surf Advisory issued September 25 at 3:01PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currentsexpected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5or 6 feet expected in the surf zone.* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches.* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morningthrough Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions andlocalized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the bestswimmers away from shore into deeper water.Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due todangerous surf conditions.Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 25 at 11:01AM EDT by NWS Charleston SCA Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds areexpected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Charleston- McClellanville- Edisto Island* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remainpossible- Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39to 57 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical stormforce.- PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now beunderway. Prepare for limited wind damage.- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the windbecomes hazardous.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchoredmobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.- Large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped oruprooted, but with greater numbers in places where treesare shallow rooted.- Some roads impassable due to debris, particularly withinurban or heavily wooded locations. Hazardous drivingconditions on bridges and other elevated roadways,especially for high profile vehicles.- Isolated to scattered power and communications outages.* STORM SURGE- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible- Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feetabove ground somewhere within surge prone areas- Window of concern: Begins this morning- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for stormsurge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground- The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 footabove ground.- PREPARE: Efforts should now be underway to prepare forstorm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerableareas.- ACT: Take actions to protect life and property. Prepare toleave if evacuation orders are given for your area.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited- Localized inundation of saltwater mainly along immediateshorelines and in low-lying spots farther inland nearrivers and creeks.- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots becomeoverspread with surge water. Driving conditions hazardousin places where surge water covers the road.- Minor to moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf possiblybreaching dunes, mainly in normally vulnerable locations.Strong rip currents.- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks,boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away frommoorings.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Peak Rainfall Amounts: 1-3 inches, with locally higheramounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential formoderate flooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential formoderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare possible.- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an areavulnerable to flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction may result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- Moderate rainfall flooding could prompt some rescues.- Rivers and tributaries could quickly become swollen withswifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,especially in normally vulnerable spots. Small streams,creeks, canals, and ditches overflow.- Flood waters can enter some structures or weakenfoundations. Several places could experience expanded areasof rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, andpoor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take onmoving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridgeclosures.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for severaltornadoes- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential forseveral tornadoes with a few possibly intense having largerdamage paths.- PREPARE: Those living in manufactured homes or on boatsshould prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardousweather arrives.- ACT: Listen for tornado watches and warnings. If a tornadowarning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant- Isolated to scattered tornadoes can hinder the execution ofemergency plans.- Scattered locations could experience enhanced damage due totornadoes with a few spots of considerable damage, powerloss, and communications failures.- Scattered locations could realize roofs torn off framehouses, mobile homes demolished, boxcars overturned, largetrees snapped or uprooted, vehicles tumbled, and smallboats tossed about.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- https://weather.gov/chs- https://ready.gov/hurricanes- https://www.charlestoncounty.org

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