Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, which is in effect until midnight EDT tonight. The Coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect.

* LOCATIONS...Beaufort, Coastal Colleton and Charleston.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...One to two feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (7.9 to 8.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water). Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable, especially in Downtown Charleston. Properties may also flood.

* TIMING...High tide will occur around 7:58 PM today at Charleston and 9:11 PM at Beaufort. Saltwater inundation will be possible 2 to 3 hours before and after high tide.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BEAUFORT ... CHARLESTON ... COASTAL COLLETON

Instructions:

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.