Rip Current Statement Updated
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Sat, Feb 24 @ 3:09am
Description
Rip Current Statement issued February 24 at 2:34AM EST until February 25 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Numerous, life-threatening rip currents and rough surf.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...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.
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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