Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 4 at 2:51AM EST until January 5 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 11:51pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...A strong, southward-flowing longshore current is forecast
to develop at all central Florida Atlantic beaches today, along
with a moderate risk for dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River,
Coastal Saint Lucie, and Coastal Martin counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...The southward-flowing current could pull swimmers into
deeper water, making them more susceptible to dangerous rip
currents. This will also generate strong rip currents near
piers, jetties, and reefs.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL