Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
954 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties.
.Persistent northeast winds have caused river levels on the St Johns
at Astor to rise into Moderate Flood Stage. The river is forecast to
climb slowly through Moderate Flood Stage through the end of this
week. There is potential for levels to approach Major Flood Stage
next week after northeasterly winds increase again.
For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM EDT.
&&
FLC069-127-210315-
/O.CON.KMLB.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/ASTF1.2.WT.261006T0945Z.261025T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
954 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...St Johns River near Astor.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes
on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the
parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of
Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue
Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake
Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest
to the river on McPherson Lane.
At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near
Wildhog and Bonnet roads become inaccessible with several inches of
water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge
marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and
Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged.
Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp,
docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the
sea wall at Blair`s Jungle Den.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 3.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 AM EDT Tuesday was 3.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 3.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 2.3 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 2908 8150 2932 8169 2935 8157 2910 8142
$$
Kelly
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1210 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ038-132-137-325-633-210900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-261022T0800Z/
Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-South Central Duval-
Western St. Johns-
1210 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.
* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1210 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ125-138-233-333-210900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-261022T0800Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-261021T0600Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-261023T0600Z/
Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-Northeast Coastal St. Johns-
Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
1210 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St.
Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT
Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late
Thursday night.
* 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.
&&
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1210 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ125-138-233-333-210900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-261022T0800Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-261021T0600Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-261023T0600Z/
Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-Northeast Coastal St. Johns-
Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
1210 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St.
Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT
Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late
Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
219 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ168-202000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261021T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
219 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
219 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ172-202000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261021T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261023T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
219 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
218 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-210800-
/O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-261021T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-261022T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
218 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
* 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.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, 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, until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 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.
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.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1214 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AMZ452-454-472-474-210900-
/O.CON.KJAX.SC.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-261023T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1214 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...All Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina
Beach FL to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
228 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AMZ610-202000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-261021T0600Z/
Lake Okeechobee-
228 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and rough lake waters.
* WHERE...Lake Okeechobee.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
228 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AMZ650-651-670-671-202000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-
228 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Atlantic coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Miami FL
228 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
GMZ656-657-676-202000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SC.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-261022T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
228 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Gulf of America.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
221 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-230800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-261023T0800Z/
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia-
Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia-
Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
221 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts around 25 knots
and seas 7 to 11 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1210 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ125-138-233-333-210900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-261022T0800Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-261021T0600Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-261023T0600Z/
Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-Northeast Coastal St. Johns-
Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
1210 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St.
Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT
Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late
Thursday night.
* 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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
219 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ168-202000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261021T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
219 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
219 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ172-202000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-261021T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261023T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
219 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* 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 Melbourne FL
218 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-210800-
/O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-261021T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-261022T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
218 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
* 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.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, 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, until 4 AM EDT Wednesday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 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.
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.
&&
$$
