* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
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.
Charleston Area NWS Forecast
Forecast for Charleston updated at 2:17 PM on October 28, 2026
This AfternoonMostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
TonightMostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
ThursdayPartly sunny. Highs around 80, except in the mid 70s near the coast. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Thursday NightPartly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
FridaySunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
SaturdayMostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Saturday NightMostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
SundayMostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
Sunday NightCloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
MondayMostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday NightPartly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.