Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Palm Bay, FL ∙ Melbourne, FL ∙ Daytona Beach, FL ∙ Port Orange, FL ∙ Ponce Inlet, FL ∙ Banana River, FL ∙ River Park, FL ∙ Sebastian, FL ∙ Jensen Beach, FL ∙ Shiloh, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 711 AM EDT Sun Apr 28 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous 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... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the water is strongly discouraged. 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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