Weather Alerts For Fernandina Beach, FL
Rip Current Statement
-Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1228 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler- Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns- 1228 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...From 4 AM EST early this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&