Beach Hazards Statement for Malabar, Florida
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
435 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024
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Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
435 AM EDT Tue May 14 2024
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...A strong, northward-flowing longshore current and a
Moderate Risk of rip currents is expected.
* WHERE...All Atlantic beaches of East Central Florida, from
Volusia to Martin County.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Breezy southeast winds will produce a strong,
northward-flowing longshore current today. This can push
swimmers into deeper water unexpectedly, making them more
susceptible to dangerous rip currents.
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.