Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 10 at 1:18PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 10:18am
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday
night.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.
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 Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: