Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued December 18 at 2:16AM EST until December 19 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 11:16pm
Expires:
December 19, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin,
and Brevard Counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
Instruction:
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.
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