Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 18 at 2:52AM EDT until May 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 11:52pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Numerous dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint
Lucie, and Martin counties.
* 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; 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: