Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
404 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-230800-
/O.EXP.KMLB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-261021T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-261023T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
404 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.
* WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint
Lucie, and Martin Counties.
* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
224 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
FLZ138-333-212000-
/O.EXP.KJAX.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-261021T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-261022T2000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-261023T0600Z/
Coastal Flagler-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
224 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Flagler and Southeast Coastal St. Johns
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT
Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday
night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
952 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ168-211900-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0006.261021T0700Z-261023T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261024T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261024T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
952 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement,
isolated minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the
Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 AM EDT Wednesday through
Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is expected around
high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
952 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ172-173-211900-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0006.261021T0700Z-261023T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261024T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
952 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
flooding expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 AM EDT Wednesday
through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is expected around
high tide.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
