Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, FL ∙ Arco, GA ∙ Palm Valley, FL ∙ Saint Simons, GA ∙ Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, FL ∙ Yulee, FL ∙ Marineland, FL ∙ Kings Bay Base, GA ∙ Nassau Sound, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1113 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Sunday 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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