Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Jacksonville Craig Municipal Airport, FL ∙ Dock Junction, GA ∙ Nocatee, FL ∙ Brunswick Malcolm Mckinnon Airport, GA ∙ Saint Augustine South, FL ∙ Tisonia, FL ∙ Fort Matanzas National Monument, FL ∙ Amelia Island, FL ∙ Brunswick Glynco Jetport Airport, GA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 322 AM EDT Mon Oct 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday 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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