Issued by the National Weather Service, last updated at 3:08 AM on October 27, 2026
Coastal Colleton; Charleston
7:00 AM on October 27, 2026
12:00 PM on October 27, 2026
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to noon
EDT today.
* 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 9:06 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.
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 27, 2026
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.6 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to noon
EDT today.
* 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 9:06 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.
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 27, 2026
Rest Of TonightMostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North 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. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Wednesday NightMostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
ThursdayMostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday NightMostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
FridaySunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Friday NightPartly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
SaturdayPartly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
Saturday NightMostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
SundayMostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Sunday NightMostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MondayMostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.