OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · ACTIVE

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 4 at 9:23AM EST until November 5 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Moderate

What is happening

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Duval County. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official instructions

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.

Original message from NWS Jacksonville FL. Wording is preserved from the source.

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