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Rip Current Statement issued November 1 at 5:06AM EST until November 3 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Published November 1, 2026 5:11 am • Updated November 1, 2026 5:11 am • Florida

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE…Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN…Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS…Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official safety instructions

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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