Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 27 at 1:06PM EDT until March 30 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 10:06am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 9 feet.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Saturday morning
through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2
PM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* 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 Glynn; Coastal Camden
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: