Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 5 at 12:35AM EST until March 6 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 9:35pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and
Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov