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Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · 6:02 AM EDT
South Carolina Weather Alerts Today
Active watches, warnings and advisories from the National Weather Service
Active Alerts
7
South Carolina
Severe / Extreme
0
Highest-risk alerts
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Coastal Flood Advisory
4 active
Snapshot
The National Weather Service has 7 active alerts for South Carolina, including 4 Coastal Flood Advisorys, 3 Rip Current Statements. Highest priority: Rip Current Statement issued October 28 at 2:23AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC.
Active Alerts
Rip Current StatementModerate
Rip Current Statement issued October 28 at 2:23AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Areas: Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Swim near a…
Rip Current StatementModerate
Rip Current Statement issued October 28 at 2:23AM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Areas: Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Swim near a…
Rip Current StatementModerate
Rip Current Statement issued October 27 at 10:31PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Areas: Coastal Georgetown
Until: Wed, Oct 28 8:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float.…
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 2:23AM EDT until October 28 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Areas: Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Jasper
Until: Wed, Oct 28 12:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Swim near a…
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 2:23AM EDT until October 28 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Areas: Coastal Colleton; Charleston
Until: Wed, Oct 28 12:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Swim near a…
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 10:31PM EDT until October 28 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Areas: Coastal Horry
Until: Wed, Oct 28 12:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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.
Coastal Flood AdvisoryMinor
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 10:31PM EDT until October 28 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Areas: Coastal Georgetown
Until: Wed, Oct 28 12:00 PM EDT
What to do: 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. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float.…
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Are there any weather warnings in South Carolina right now?
Yes — 7 active alert(s) as of October 28, 9:56 PM EDT.
What is the difference between a watch and a warning?
A watch means conditions are favorable for a hazard to develop; a warning means the hazard is occurring or imminent and you should take action now.
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