Rip Current Statement Updated
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Wed, Mar 27 @ 4:44am
Description
Rip Current Statement issued March 27 at 3:27AM EDT until March 28 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Dangerous life threatening rip currents and rough surf.
* WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint
Lucie and Martin 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. Entering the surf is not advised.
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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