Rip Current Statement issued October 9 at 11:06AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
WHAT: Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
WHERE: Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough Counties.
WHEN: For the Rip Current Risk, from Friday morning through
Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf
Risk, from 11 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
IMPACTS: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.
A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.