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Rip Current Statement issued November 2 at 1:25PM EST until November 4 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Published November 2, 2026 1:27 pm • Updated November 2, 2026 1:27 pm • Florida

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * 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 late Tuesday night. * 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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