Treasure Coast - Monday February 19, 2024: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued a HIGH SURF ADVISORY which remains in effect until 7 pm tonight, and RIP CURRENT RISK STATEMENT which remains in effect until 4 am tomorrow morning, Tuesday February 20. Both apply to the 3 counties of the Treasure Coast, Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties.
HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH 7PM TONIGHT
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 conditions.
- WHAT - Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone.
- WHERE - Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties.
- WHEN - Until 7 PM EST this evening.
- IMPACTS - Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH 4AM TUESDAY MORNING
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.
- WHAT - For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous, life-threatening rip currents expected.
- WHERE - Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties.
- WHEN - High Rip Current Risk through 4 am Tuesday morning.
- IMPACTS - Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
