Rip Current Statement issued October 28 at 2:40AM EDT until October 31 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT…For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE…Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN…For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS…Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and…

Official safety instructions

Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf…

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