Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Mayport, FL ∙ South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL ∙ Oceanway, FL ∙ Crescent Beach, FL ∙ Fernandina Beach, FL ∙ Jacksonville Beach, FL ∙ Saint Augustine Shores, FL ∙ Arlington, FL ∙ Beverly Beach, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 227 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Sunday 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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