Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 2 at 3:03AM EDT until September 3 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 12:03am
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...The Volusia and Northern Brevard Beaches.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Moderate risk of rip currents continues
at the Treasure Coast and Southern Brevard beaches.
Instruction:
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 surf 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.
Area Description:
Coastal Volusia; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov