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canarymoon · 05-31-2008, 05:09 PM

DAYTONA BEACH -- Beachgoers headed for the Atlantic coast this weekend were warned to beware of rip currents.
Lifeguards expecteded the rip currents to continue up and down the Central Florida coastline throughout the weekend.
The Volusia County Beach Patrol warned people to use common sense before plunging into the waters.
Beach Patrol officials said their lifeguards were exhausted after rescuing nearly 200 people over the Memorial Day weekend.

canarymoon · 07-11-2008, 01:10 PM

Bertha is predicted to bring larger than normal swells and waves to Florida's east coast beaches from today through the next weeveral days, along with dangerous undertow conditions.

If you are in the area, and plan a beach day, please be extremely cautious when going in the water and swim ONLY within plain sight of a lifeguard.

canarymoon · 08-31-2008, 11:59 AM

From The National Hurricane Center:

Long-period Swells From Hanna Are Expected To Increase The Risk Of Dangerous Rip Currents Along Portions Of The Southeastern United States Coast During The Next Couple Of Days.

In other words - It is NOT SAFE to try to swim in the Atlantic right now, even in areas where the seas may appear calm. with very gentle wave action.

Several people drowned at Florida beaches from encounters with strong rip currents (undertow) during and after TS Fay. One was a woman who was simply standing with her husband in almost waist deep water. A wave came along and knocked them down. He fought his way back up, but the undertow took her.

canarymoon · 09-02-2008, 04:53 PM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne Fl
512 Am Edt Tue Sep 2 2008

County Specific Message:

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Southern Brevard-indian River-st. Lucie-martin-coastal Volusia-
Northern Brevard-
512 Am Edt Tue Sep 2 2008

...high Risk Of Rip Currents At The Beaches Again Today...

Continued Swells From Hurricane Hanna Will Lead To A High Risk Of
Rip Currents At The Beaches Today. In Addition...strong Breaking
Waves Will Make Wading Into The Surf Dangerous.

Only Swim At Beaches With Lifeguards. Never Swim Alone In The
Ocean. Keep A Close Watch On Small Children And Heed The Advice
Of The Beach Patrol.

Minor Beach Erosion Is Possible Near The Times Of High Tide This
Morning And Late This Evening.

Affected Counties:
In Florida: Brevard, Indian River, Martin, St Lucie, Volusia.

canarymoon · 09-24-2008, 11:36 PM

WARNING for BEACHGOERS . . . This says until 8PM Thursday, but there is a good chance it will be extended beyond that.

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MELBOURNE FL
650 PM EDT WED SEP 24 2008

HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY.

Seas in the open Atlantic of 10 to 13 feed are producing breakers of 5 to 6 feet in in the surf zone. Such large breakers can knock you down and make you susceptible to rip currents.

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area. . . producing rip currents and localized beach erosion..

AFFECTED COUNTIES:
IN FLORIDA: BREVARD, INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN, ST LUCIE, VOLUSIA.

We have had an unusually high number of fatalities due to drownings in this area lately, mostly due to conditions like the ones described above. HIGH SURF and RIP CURRENTS are extremely DANGEROUS, folks!