Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Saint Andrew Sound, GA ∙ Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, FL ∙ Arco, GA ∙ Saint Simons, GA ∙ American Beach, FL ∙ Kings Bay Base, GA ∙ Cumberland Island, GA ∙ Yulee, FL ∙ Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA ∙ Fort Frederica National Monument, GA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 155 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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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