Issued by the National Weather Service, last updated at 3:40 AM on October 26, 2026
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
5:00 AM on October 26, 2026
11:00 AM on October 26, 2026
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
to 4 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:18 AM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Tidal Berkeley
6:00 AM on October 26, 2026
11:00 AM on October 26, 2026
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet
Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Southern Berkeley County including Daniel Island.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Water may cover some roads and encroach on yards on
Daniel Island.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:18 AM today
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.
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
2:00 PM on October 26, 2026
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
to 4 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:18 AM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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
8:00 PM on October 26, 2026
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
to 4 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.1 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render
numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 8:18 AM today
at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2
hours before and after high tide.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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 AM on October 26, 2026
Rest Of TonightMostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
MondaySunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Monday NightMostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
TuesdaySunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday NightMostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
WednesdayMostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Wednesday NightMostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
ThursdayMostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Thursday NightMostly clear. Lows around 60.
FridaySunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Friday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
SaturdayPartly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Saturday NightMostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.
SundayPartly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.