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Rip Current Statement
ActivePinellas; Coastal Hillsborough
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough Counties.
* WHEN...For the the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 8 AM EDT this morning. For the High Surf Risk, through 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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