2 rip current statements in effect for Flagler, Coastal, Inland and Volusia, Coastal, Inland Regions

• Volusia, Coastal, Inland

  Rip Current Statement

  Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 239 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026 Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- 239 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia County. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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.

• Flagler, Coastal, Inland

  Rip Current Statement

  Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 223 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026 Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler- Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns- 223 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * 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.