Issued by the National Weather Service, last updated at 9:38 PM on October 9, 2026
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
8:00 PM on October 10, 2026
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level possible along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.8 to 8.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from 6 AM EDT Saturday
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:23 AM
Saturday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
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 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.
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
6:00 AM on October 10, 2026
11:00 AM on October 10, 2026
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level possible along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.8 to 8.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from 6 AM EDT Saturday
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:23 AM
Saturday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
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 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.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following
areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland
Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven
and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following
areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal
Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton,
Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley.
* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Bands of heavy rainfall will move into eastern Georgia tonight
then spread northward into the Lowcountry of South Carolina
throughout the day on Saturday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2
to 4 inches with locally up to 6 inches across eastern Georgia
are possible and 3 to 6 inches locally up to 8+ inches across
South Carolina. Rainfall rates of 2 inches per hour will be
possible in the heaviest bands.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone
to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately.
If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road
closures.
Inland Berkeley
5:00 AM on October 10, 2026
2:00 PM on October 10, 2026
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
waves 1 to 2 feet expected on Lake Moultrie.
* WHERE...Lake Moultrie.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
Boaters on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Charleston Area NWS Forecast
Forecast for Charleston updated at 5:37 PM on October 9, 2026
TonightShowers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms this evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SaturdayShowers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Saturday NightA chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SundayShowers likely. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday NightPartly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.