Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
034 WHUS42 KMLB 140746 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 346 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-141600- /O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0018.240514T0746Z-240515T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 346 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...A strong, northward-flowing longshore current and a Moderate Risk of rip currents is expected.. * WHERE...All Atlantic beaches of East Central Florida, from Volusia to Martin County. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Breezy southeast winds will produce a strong, northward-flowing longshore current today. This can push swimmers into deeper water unexpectedly, making them more susceptible to dangerous rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$