Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ American Beach, FL ∙ Country Club Estates, GA ∙ College Park, FL ∙ Jacksonville Division, FL ∙ Saint Augustine Beach, FL ∙ Bayard, FL ∙ Dock Junction, GA ∙ Atlantic Beach, FL ∙ Fort Frederica National Monument, GA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 210 PM EDT Sat Sep 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * 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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