Rip Current Statement issued September 16 at 2:08PM EDT until September 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

**Rip Current Statement issued September 16 at 2:08PM EDT until September 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC**

* 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.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Charleston SC

- **Effective:** Sep 16, 2026 2:08 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 16, 2026 8:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*