Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Palm Bay, FL ∙ Melbourne, FL ∙ Daytona Beach, FL ∙ Port Orange, FL ∙ Fort Pierce North, FL ∙ Wilson, FL ∙ Indian River Estates, FL ∙ Ponce Park, FL ∙ Melbourne International Airport, FL ∙ Indian River City, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 300 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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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