High Surf Advisory Updated
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Fri, Sep 15 @ 4:54am
Description
High Surf Advisory issued September 15 at 3:56AM EDT until September 15 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous strong, life-
threatening rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large
breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday
night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and a high risk of life threatening rip currents.
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.
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