Rip Current Statement

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1240 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding at times of high tide. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Flagler and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.