Rip Current Statement issued November 4 at 1:09AM EST until November 5 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
WHAT: Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River,
Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin counties.
WHEN: Through late Wednesday night.
IMPACTS: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Breaking surf of 3 to 4 feet
expected.
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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.