Issued by the National Weather Service, last updated at 5:10 PM on October 11, 2026
Charleston
8:00 PM on October 11, 2026
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Charleston County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this 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 2:32 PM on October 11, 2026
This AfternoonMostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
TonightPartly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Columbus DaySunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday NightMostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
TuesdaySunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday NightClear. Lows in the mid 60s.
WednesdaySunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Wednesday NightClear. Lows in the upper 60s.
ThursdaySunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Thursday NightMostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
FridaySunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Friday NightMostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
SaturdayMostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.