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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 4:46 AM Oct. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. * WHERE...Northeast Coastal St. Johns County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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. &&
Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 4:46 AM Oct. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. * WHERE...Northeast Coastal St. Johns County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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. &&
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 4:46 AM Oct. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. * WHERE...Northeast Coastal St. Johns County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 4:42 AM Oct. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina Beach FL to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 4:42 AM Oct. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft possible. * WHERE...Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina Beach FL to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
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