Rip Current Statement for Coastal Volusia; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
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- Moderate
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What is happening
What: Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: Coastal Volusia and Brevard Counties. When: Through late tonight.
What the bulletin says to do
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 strongly 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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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Rip Current Statement issued October 7 at 3:26AM EDT until October 8 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Melbourne FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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