Rip Current Statement Updated
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Fri, Mar 3 @ 1:51am
Description
Rip Current Statement issued March 3 at 12:54AM EST until March 4 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Numerous life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie,
and Martin Counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rough surf will make swimming conditions hazardous. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
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.
Entering the water is highly discouraged. 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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