Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 11:39PM EDT until April 21 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 8:39pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, rough surf and a strong
southward-flowing longshore current.
* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie, and
Martin Counties.
* WHEN...Through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...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
Sender: