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Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
717 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2026

FLZ124-233-GAZ154-166-232000-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.A.0001.261024T0600Z-261026T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-261025T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Glynn-
Coastal Camden-
717 PM EDT Thu Oct 22 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding
  possible.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday
  night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Friday night
  through Monday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

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