Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 15 at 11:48PM EST until December 16 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 15, 2024 - 8:48pm
Expires:
December 17, 2024 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening.
* 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:
Inexperienced 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 St. Johns; Coastal Flagler; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL