Varningar, Fort Pierce Coast Guard Station

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 3:00AM EDT until June 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL * WHAT...Rough surf and a Moderate risk of life threatening rip currents is expected. * 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...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Breezy east winds 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts possible will produce rough surf. A Moderate risk of rip currents also exists. 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.