Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Tampa, FL ∙ Saint Petersburg, FL ∙ Cape Coral, FL ∙ Clearwater, FL ∙ Largo, FL ∙ Sarasota, FL ∙ Bradenton, FL ∙ Ridgecrest, FL ∙ St Petersburg Albert Whitted Airport, FL ∙ South Bradenton, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 330 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. &&

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