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WHUS42 KMLB 090633
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
133 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-100800-
/O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0003.250109T0633Z-250110T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
133 AM EST Thu Jan 9 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...A strong, southward-flowing longshore current is forecast
  to develop at all central Florida Atlantic beaches today, along
  with a moderate risk for dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...The southward-flowing current could pull swimmers into
  deeper water, making them more susceptible to dangerous rip
  currents. This will also generate strong rip currents near
  piers, jetties, and reefs.

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.

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