MODERATE
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Rip Current Statement
Charlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties, FL · ended Sat 7:00 PM EST
7:00 AM
Ended
7:00 PM
SeverityModerate
UrgencyExpected
CertaintyLikely
IssuedSat 1:37 AM EST
EndedSat 7:00 PM EST
Issued byNWS Tampa Bay Ruskin, FL
What to do
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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* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM EST this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Counties
Charlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties, FL
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Safety
What to do during a Rip Current Statement
- 1Stay out of the waterEven strong swimmers can be pulled away.
- 2If a rip current pulls youDon’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore, then back in, or float and wave for help.
- 3Stay off rocks and jettiesLarge waves can sweep people away.
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WATCHDangerous weather is possible. Be prepared.
WARNINGDangerous weather is happening or about to. Act now.
Rip Current Statement questions
What is a rip current?
A narrow, fast channel of water flowing away from the shore.
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