Beach Hazards Statement Issued
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Fri, Feb 3 @ 3:36am
Description
Beach Hazards Statement issued February 3 at 3:04AM EST until February 4 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Gusty north winds around 20 to 25 mph developing along
the coast this afternoon and evening behind a passing cold
front will produce a strong southward flowing longshore current
in the surf zone. A Moderate Risk of rip currents will also
exist at area beaches today.
* WHERE...All central Florida Atlantic beaches.
* WHEN...From noon EST today through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong southward moving longshore current developing
into this afternoon and evening can knock swimmers off their
feet or into deeper water, making them more susceptible to
dangerous rip currents. The longshore current will also increase
the risk of rip currents near piers and jetties..
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.
This notification was posted by Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen (Beta) is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
