OFFICIAL WEATHER ALERT · ACTIVE

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued November 3 at 2:03PM EST until November 5 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Moderate

What is happening

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor flooding during times of high tide. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Duval County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 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.

Source information

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Other current warnings

ModerateActive
Special Weather Statement

Vernon; Rapides; Beauregard; Allen; Northern Calcasieu

MinorActive
Marine Weather Statement

Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM; Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM

Understand the warning