Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Tampa, FL ∙ Saint Petersburg, FL ∙ Cape Coral, FL ∙ Clearwater, FL ∙ Largo, FL ∙ Sarasota, FL ∙ Bradenton, FL ∙ Palm Harbor, FL ∙ Carrollwood, FL ∙ Oneco, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 213 PM EST Wed Nov 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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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