Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Saint Petersburg, FL ∙ Tampa, FL ∙ Cape Coral, FL ∙ Clearwater, FL ∙ Largo, FL ∙ Sarasota, FL ∙ Bradenton, FL ∙ Dunedin, FL ∙ Rubonia, FL ∙ Sarasota Beach, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 735 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM EST this morning through Monday morning. * 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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