Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Palm Bay, FL ∙ Melbourne, FL ∙ Daytona Beach, FL ∙ Port Orange, FL ∙ Indian River Estates, FL ∙ Edgewater, FL ∙ Eau Gallie, FL ∙ Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL ∙ Stuart Witham Field Airport, FL ∙ Port Saint John, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 213 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...A Moderate Risk of rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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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