Rip Current Statement Updated
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Fri, Sep 30 @ 8:10pm
Description
Rip Current Statement issued September 30 at 7:31PM EDT until October 1 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore
into deeper water.
Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in
the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take
appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is
required, do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth.
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.
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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