Brevard County, FL
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 11:39 PM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 4:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Melbourne FL
What
Dangerous rip currents, rough surf and a strong southward-flowing longshore current.
Where
Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie, and Martin Counties.
When
Through late Monday night.
Impacts
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Coastal Volusia
- Coastal Indian River
- Coastal St. Lucie
- Coastal Martin
- Mainland Northern Brevard
- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands
- Mainland Southern Brevard
- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Tips to stay safe
Rip currents may create dangerous swimming conditions in the area.
- If you enter the water, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard.
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
- If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Gusty Today
Created by the NWS Melbourne WFO
Click/tap image to enlarge | Increasing northeasterly winds behind a cold front today. A few gusts up to around 35 mph are possible especially along the coast.
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