Early on Friday, August 15, 2025, the first hurricane of the Atlantic 2025 season formed. Hurricane Erin is projected to slide up the East Coast beginning early this week.
Currently, the main threats to the Lowcountry will be very large waves, dangerous surf, and rip currents through the week. Beach erosion is also possible.
Over the coming days, you are encouraged to exercise caution and consider avoiding the water if conditions have worsened. Stay tuned to local weather forecasts before heading to the beach.
If you get caught in a rip current, stay calm. It won’t pull you under, but it will pull you away from the shore. Instead:
- Float, or if you are a strong swimmer, swim parallel to the shore.
- Yell for help to those on the shore.
- If you see someone in distress in the water, call or text Beach Patrol at (843) 718-6083.
- If you have something that floats, you can push this towards the person, but don’t attempt to rescue them yourself.
To learn more about rip currents, click here.
–Tidelines Editors