Melbourne, FL Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A developing, southward-flowing longshore current and a
moderate risk of rip currents is expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and
Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Northerly winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph with higher
gusts will produce a longshore current, flowing parallel to the
coastline. These currents can push swimmers into deeper water
and possibly into rip currents.

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.

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