Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
223 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
FLZ141-154-347-447-647-747-240800-
/O.NEW.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.261024T0600Z-261025T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.CF.A.0001.261025T0600Z-261026T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-261025T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
223 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM
EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
* 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 late Saturday
night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 AM Saturday to 2
AM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday
night through late Sunday night.
* 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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
223 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
FLZ159-164-240800-
/O.NEW.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.261023T0623Z-261025T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.CF.A.0001.261025T0600Z-261026T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-261025T0800Z/
Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin-
223 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough
surf. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding
possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through
late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Shoreline erosion may occur. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Conditions favorable for coastal flooding are expected to
develop. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements
or warnings and take necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1246 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
FLZ125-138-333-232100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.A.0001.261024T0600Z-261027T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-261027T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-261024T0600Z/
Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
1246 AM 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
SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For
the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler and Southeast Coastal
St. Johns Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. 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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1236 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
FLZ172-173-232000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-261025T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261025T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1236 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Saturday. The advisory will either need to be extended into
next week or upgraded to a warning Sunday into Monday when
King Tides peak and rain chances and onshore winds are
highest. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1236 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
FLZ168-232000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261024T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-261025T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261025T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1236 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. 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.
&&
$$