Moderate Expected Likely Rip Current Statement Rip Current Statement issued October 30 at 3:00AM EDT until October 31 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL Oct 30, 3:00 AM → Oct 31, 4:00 AM WHAT: Dangerous rip currents. WHERE: Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, andMartin Counties. WHEN: Through late tonight. IMPACTS: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water. + Read More 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. Updated: Oct 30, 6:45 PM Source: NWS Alert