451 WHUS42 KCHS 161605 CFWCHS Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1105 AM EST Sat Nov 16 2019 SCZ048>050-161800- /O.CON.KCHS.CF.Y.0087.000000T0000Z-191116T1800Z/ Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston- 1105 AM EST Sat Nov 16 2019 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Charleston, Beaufort and Coastal Colleton. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (7.4 to 7.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). This will result in some roads becoming impassable and minor flooding of properties. * TIMING...High tide occurred around 10:01 AM today at Charleston and occurs around 11:11 AM at Beaufort. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Charleston Harbor SC MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/10 AM 7.6 1.8 1.4 N/A Moderate 16/11 PM 7.3 1.5 2.4 N/A Minor 17/11 AM 7.6 1.8 1.5 N/A Moderate 17/11 PM 6.1 0.3 1.2 N/A None && $$