OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · ACTIVE

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 21 at 1:31PM EDT until October 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Moderate

What is happening

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Flagler and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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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