Rip Current Statement Updated
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Fri, Nov 4 @ 11:30am
Description
Rip Current Statement issued November 4 at 10:46AM EDT until November 6 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous, strong and
dangerous rip currents expected with breaking waves building to
around 6 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you
off your feet and make you even more susceptible to becoming
caught in the seaward pull of a rip current.
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.
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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