Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 27 at 2:40AM EDT until April 28 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 11:40pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia County.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: