Beach Hazard Statement

Locations Affected

Palm Bay, FL ∙ Melbourne, FL ∙ Daytona Beach, FL ∙ Port Orange, FL ∙ Grant, FL ∙ Walton, FL ∙ Oak Hill, FL ∙ Cape Canaveral, FL ∙ Melbourne Beach, FL ∙ Windsor, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 109 AM EST Thu Feb 20 2025 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...A strong southward-flowing longshore current will exist at all central Florida Atlantic beaches today, in addition to a moderate risk for dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...The southward-flowing current could pull swimmers into deeper water, making them more susceptible to dangerous rip currents. It will also generate strong rip currents near piers, jetties, and reefs. 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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