Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Brunswick, GA ∙ Jacksonville Beach, FL ∙ Saint Simons Island, GA ∙ Saint Augustine Shores, FL ∙ Arlington, FL ∙ Beverly Beach, FL ∙ Elliotts Bluff, GA ∙ American Beach, FL ∙ Saint Andrew Sound, GA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 246 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * 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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