Beach Hazards Statement Issued
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Wed, Jan 17 @ 4:04am
Description
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 17 at 3:04AM EST until January 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...A strong southward flowing longshore current, with a
Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents, exists in the surf zone
today.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Breezy northerly winds will produce a strong southward
flowing longshore current today, which can push swimmers into
deeper water unexpectedly and make them more susceptible to
dangerous rip currents.
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.
