... High threat of rip currents along the beaches Wednesday...
Low pressure will move off the southeast U.S. Coast Wednesday as
high pressure builds to the north. These systems will produce
strong northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph later Wednesday through
Friday along the coast. The gusty winds and building surf will
create a high threat of rip currents along the beaches Wednesday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Rip currents are strong... narrow channels of water that flow out
to sea. If you become caught in a rip current... remain calm. Try
to swim on a course that is parallel to the beach until you get
away from the rip... then swim at an angle in to shore. Do not try
to swim back to shore directly against the rip... since it can
exhaust and even kill the strongest swimmer.
Always heed the advice of lifeguards. Pay attention to flags and
signs posted near beach access points and lifeguard stations.