Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
156 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025

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Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
156 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Numerous, strong, life-threatening rip currents and
  increasing rough surf.

* WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.

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