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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
801 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

SCZ054-056-270200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260927T0200Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
801 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
  creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
  impacts and closures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
  average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
  flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
  other factors.

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.

&&

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

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/08 PM     7.3        1.7        1.4        2      Minor
 27/08 AM     7.6        2.0        1.4        1      Minor
 27/09 PM     7.0        1.4        1.2        1      Minor
 28/09 AM     7.2        1.6        0.8        1      Minor
 28/09 PM     6.4        0.8        0.8        1       None
 29/10 AM     7.3        1.7        0.8        1      Minor

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
224 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

SCZ149-150-270230-
/O.NEW.KCHS.CF.Y.0032.260926T2300Z-260927T0300Z/
Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
224 PM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.3 to 7.5 feet
  Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).

* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:26 PM today
  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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/08 PM     7.4        1.6        1.4       N/A     Minor
 27/09 AM     7.5        1.7        1.2       N/A    Moderate
 27/09 PM     7.0        1.2        1.0       N/A     Minor
 28/09 AM     7.1        1.3        0.6       N/A     Minor
 28/09 PM     6.3        0.5        0.7       N/A      None
 29/10 AM     7.0        1.2        0.4       N/A     Minor

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
744 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

AMZ470-270300-
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260927T0300Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
744 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1214 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

GAZ154-166-270600-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260926T0600Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-260927T0600Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1214 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$

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