#FLwx #NWSJacksonville 🌬️ Recent onshore flow will create a high rip current risk at the northeast FL beaches today and moderate risk for southeast GA beaches.
🚨 A High Rip Current Risk means life-threatening rip currents are likely as well as dangerous surf for *ALL LEVELS* of swimmers. A moderate risk means life-threatening rip currents are still possible.
🏖 Always follow the advice of local beach patrol & beach flags.
🕶 Be #BeachSmart!
#FLwx #NWSJacksonville 🌬️ Recent onshore flow will create a high rip current risk at the northeast FL beaches today and moderate risk for southeast GA beaches.
🚨 A High Rip Current Risk means life-threatening rip currents are likely as well as dangerous surf for *ALL LEVELS* of swimmers. A moderate risk means life-threatening rip currents are still possible.
🏖 Always follow the advice of local beach patrol & beach flags.
🕶 Be #BeachSmart!
#FLwx #NWSJacksonville
⚠️ Breezy onshore winds and rough surf conditions this afternoon will create a high rip current risk at the northeast FL beaches.
🌊 Surf heights may slowly build from Friday through the weekend, keeping a high risk in place at all area beaches.
🚨 A HIGH #RipCurrent Risk means the surf is dangerous for *ALL LEVELS* of swimmers.
🏖 Always follow the advice of local beach patrol & beach flags.
🕶 Be #BeachSmart!
#FLwx #NWSJacksonville ⚠️ Breezy onshore winds and rough surf conditions will maintain a moderate risk of rip currents at area beaches today and Thursday.
🌊 Surf heights may slowly build from Friday through the weekend, possibly increasing the risk to high at the northeast FL beaches.
🌴☀️ Staying safe at the beach means knowing the dangers BEFORE you head out! Be #BeachSmart.
🌊See someone in trouble in a #RipCurrent at the beach? Do not go in after them. Instead - call for help!
🏖️Lifeguard not available? Throw them something that floats, but do NOT attempt a rescue. Even lifeguards only attempt a rescue using a flotation device!
🕶️Be #BeachSmart.
🌊 Waves do NOT need to be huge for #ripcurrents to form. Stay safe when visiting the beach!
🌴 👉 How to escape a rip current? STAY CALM, WAVE, YELL, and FLOAT!
🏝☀️🥥 Do your vacation plans involve the beach?
🚩 Always look for beach warning flags, often posted on or near a lifeguard stand.
🌊 Be #BeachSmart and avoid #RipCurrents!
Rip Current Awareness Week continues. Today's topic is Beach Forecasts, Flags, and Resources.
👋 Beach Bound?
🌊 Check out our beach forecast with #ripcurrent information before dipping your toes in the sand! https://weather.gov/beach
🏝🥥 Be #BeachSmart!
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