Georgia Rip Current Statement | Effective 05/12/2026 11:09

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued May 12 at 2:09PM EDT until May 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 11:09am
Expires: 
May 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston SC