# HEADLINE
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HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.
WHERE
The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties.
WHEN
Through late Thursday night.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
ISSUED AT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:04 AM EDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
HEADER
Coastal Hazard Message
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Mainland Southern Brevard
