Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 2:05PM EDT until October 8 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE…Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS…Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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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