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Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1221 PM EDT Tue Oct 22 2024

GAZ154-166-231000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241023T1000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1221 PM EDT Tue Oct 22 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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