Coastal Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Jacksonville Beach, FL ∙ Saint Augustine Shores, FL ∙ Arlington, FL ∙ Beverly Beach, FL ∙ American Beach, FL ∙ St Augustine Airport, FL ∙ Butler Beach, FL ∙ Becker, FL ∙ Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 333 AM EDT Tue Oct 27 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate flooding during times of high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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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