Dangerous Surf and Tidal Flooding Put Beaufort, Jasper Shores on Alert
Coastal flooding, 4- to 7-foot surf and dangerous rip currents threatened Beaufort and coastal Jasper County, with beach erosion possible around high tide.
The hazards varied in timing: flood and rip-current alerts were set to end Tuesday evening, but the high surf advisory was slated to continue into Wednesday afternoon.
Saltwater inundation threatens low-Lying areas
Dangerous Surf and rips persist
The combination of large surf and elevated water levels also raised concerns for beach erosion, with significant erosion possible around high tide. Residents and visitors were advised to stay alert for saltwater on roads and changing shoreline conditions while advisories were active.