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Rip Current Statement(s)



Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 2:03AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY

York County, ME Cumberland County, ME Rockingham County, NH

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 11 feet.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland
Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from noon EDT today
through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM
Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 2:03AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY

Sagadahoc County, ME Lincoln County, ME Knox County, ME

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from noon EDT today
through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM
Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 1:48AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING

Charleston County, SC

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.

* WHERE...Charleston County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 1:48AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING

Bryan County, GA Chatham County, GA Liberty County, GA McIntosh County, GA Beaufort County, SC Colleton County, SC Jasper County, SC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, and
Coastal Jasper.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

...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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 4:37PM CDT until October 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING

Kenedy County, TX Willacy County, TX Cameron County, TX

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Sunday
morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow
beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could
be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may
experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also
occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State
Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 2:17AM EDT until October 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

Palm Beach County, FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 1:33AM EDT until October 14 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT

Volusia County, FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways
may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are
expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and dangerous surf conditions.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 1:33AM EDT until October 14 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT

Brevard County, FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Mainland Northern Brevard and Northern Brevard Barrier
Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Monday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways
may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are
expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 1:33AM EDT until October 14 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT MONDAY

Indian River County, FL St. Lucie County, FL Martin County, FL Brevard County, FL

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal
Martin, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier
Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday
night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways
may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are
expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 1:46AM EDT until October 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING

Nassau County, FL Flagler County, FL St. Johns County, FL

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
9 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Nassau, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St.
Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Monday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 1:46AM EDT until October 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT

Duval County, FL

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Duval County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Monday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 1:46AM EDT until October 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING

Glynn County, GA Camden County, GA

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the
High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday
night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this
morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 1:51AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON

Pender County, NC New Hanover County, NC

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south longshore
current expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.


Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 1:51AM EDT until October 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON

Horry County, SC Georgetown County, SC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
a strong north to south longshore current expected. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above
ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and
tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 11 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.

...PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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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