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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
718 AM EDT Sat May 18 2019

...LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia-
Northern Brevard-
718 AM EDT Sat May 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...The rip current threat will be HIGH along the beaches
  of east central Florida today. The threat will be highest
  through 5:30 PM due to the effects of low tide. The next low
  tide will occur between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM this afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...A small but very long period swell will continue to 
  impact the east Florida coast today that will generate life 
  threatening rip currents. Surf conditions will appear quite 
  tranquil as a light onshore breeze limits the amount of short 
  period wind chop, making today's threat all the more 
  treacherous. Beach goers are urged to check with beach patrol 
  for local conditions before entering the water. Always swim 
  near a lifeguard and never swim alone. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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.

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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