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Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Melbourne FL

240 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024



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Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-

Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-

Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-

Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-

240 AM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024



...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...



* WHAT...A strong, southward flowing longshore current and a

  Moderate Risk of rip currents is expected.



* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint 

  Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern 

  Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and 

  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.



* WHEN...Through late tonight.



* IMPACTS...Breezy north to northwest winds will produce a strong,

  southward flowing longshore current today, which can push

  swimmers into deeper water unexpectedly, making them more

  susceptible to dangerous rip currents.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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