WHUS42 KMLB 270837 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 337 AM EST Fri Jan 27 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-280000- /O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0003.230127T1200Z-230128T0000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 337 AM EST Fri Jan 27 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds around 15 knots will produce a southward flowing longshore current in the surf zone. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents at the beaches can knock swimmers off their feet or into deeper water, making them more susceptible to dangerous rip currents. The longshore current will also increase the risk of rip currents near piers and jetties. 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. && $$ Kelly