Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued December 23 at 5:49AM EST until December 24 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 2:49am
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Rough surf and a Moderate Risk of rip currents
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rough surf could pull swimmers into deeper water and
make 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