Rip Current Statement in Indian River County, Florida
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED
4/12/2024 2:56:00 AM (UTC)
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
4/12/2024 2:56:00 AM until 4/13/2024 5:00:00 AM
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 water 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.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.
* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal
Martin Counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
