Rip Current Statement 04/06/2025 06:06 for South Carolina areas

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued April 6 at 9:06AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 6, 2025 - 6:06am
Expires: 
April 6, 2025 - 2:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Charleston County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Charleston
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston SC