Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Coastal Flood Watch, which is in effect from Friday evening through late Friday night.

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

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Up 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 in Charleston Harbor). Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood.

* TIMING...High tide will occur around 8:51 PM Friday at Charleston. 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 before flooding develops. If travel will be required, prepare for closed roads.