Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
228 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
FLZ141-154-347-447-647-747-250000-
/O.EXT.KMLB.CF.A.0001.261025T0600Z-261027T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-261027T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.261024T0600Z-261025T0600Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
228 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO
2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
rough surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal
flooding expected. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant
coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Mainland
Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland
Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT
Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night
through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Shoreline erosion may occur. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Conditions favorable for coastal flooding are expected to
develop. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements
or warnings and take necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
228 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
FLZ159-164-250000-
/O.EXT.KMLB.CF.A.0001.261025T0600Z-261027T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-261027T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-261025T0600Z/
Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin-
228 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
rough surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal
flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal
flooding possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Shoreline erosion may occur. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Conditions favorable for coastal flooding are expected to
develop. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements
or warnings and take necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
225 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
FLZ172-173-241200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.A.0001.261025T0600Z-261027T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-261025T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261027T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
225 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal
flooding possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
225 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
FLZ168-241200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.A.0001.261025T0600Z-261027T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-261025T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261025T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261027T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
225 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
significant coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal
Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
155 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
FLZ125-138-233-333-240900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-261024T0600Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.A.0001.261024T0600Z-261027T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-261027T0000Z/
Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-Northeast Coastal St. Johns-
Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
155 PM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St.
Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT
Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight
through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$