Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Country Club Estates, GA ∙ Sawgrass, FL ∙ Vilano Beach, FL ∙ Jacksonville Craig Municipal Airport, FL ∙ Dock Junction, GA ∙ Nocatee, FL ∙ Brunswick Malcolm Mckinnon Airport, GA ∙ Saint Augustine South, FL ∙ Tisonia, FL

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1132 AM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Duval County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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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