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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:11 AM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM EST early this morning through Friday afternoon. * 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. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:02 AM Jan. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Charlotte, Coastal Lee, Inland Lee, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Inland Sarasota, and Pinellas Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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