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 232 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * 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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