Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 29 at 7:28PM EDT until March 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 29, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
March 30, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
9 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Monday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
* 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: