Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
247 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-250900-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260926T0600Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0002.260924T2100Z-260925T1500Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-260927T0500Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
247 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
9 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Friday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1154 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
FLZ168-261200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0007.260925T0600Z-260926T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0029.260925T0600Z-260926T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1154 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Friday to 8 AM
EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1154 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
FLZ172-173-261200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0029.260925T1700Z-260926T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1154 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 Melbourne FL
244 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
FLZ154-159-164-347-447-647-747-260800-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0003.260924T1200Z-260926T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0033.260924T1200Z-260926T0800Z/
Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin-
Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-
Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
244 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal
Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier
Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard
Barrier Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 4
AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT
this morning through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...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...A strong, southward flowing longshore
current is expected to develop in the surf zone, in addition to
the other hazards.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and dangerous surf conditions.
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
244 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
FLZ141-260800-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0003.260924T1200Z-260926T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.CF.Y.0001.260924T2100Z-260925T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0033.260924T1200Z-260926T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-
244 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 4
AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT
this morning through late Friday night. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways
may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are
expected. 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...A strong, southward flowing longshore
current is expected to develop in the surf zone, in addition to
the other hazards.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.
High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and dangerous surf conditions.
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.
&&
$$
