FROM: NWS Melbourne FL
AREA: Coastal Volusia; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands
SENT: 2026-07-04T03:02:00-04:00
Rip Current Statement issued July 4 at 3:02AM EDT until July 5 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE…Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard and Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands.
* WHEN…Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS…Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
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.
Alert Expiration: 2026-07-05T04:00:00-04:00
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