Rip Current Statement issued October 9 at 2:42PM EDT until October 11 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE…Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN…Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS…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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