Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 7:10PM EDT until June 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
June 3, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening
to 5 AM EDT Thursday.
* 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 Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL