Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
320 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-240900-
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/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-
320 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THURSDAY
TO 11 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...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 Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday
night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM Thursday to
11 AM EDT Friday.
* 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.
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