Weather Alerts For South Daytona, FL
Rip Current Statement
-# HEADLINE -------------------- HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. WHERE Coastal Volusia County. WHEN Through late tonight. IMPACTS Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. ISSUED AT Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:39 AM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Melbourne FL HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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 -------------------- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard
Pollen Alert
-Pollen Index: 8.4 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Grass, Oak and Nettle. The amount of pollen in the air for Wednesday will not change appreciably and will remain in the high range. This lack of change in airborne pollen will continue to affect those who suffer from allergies and those who live with the allergy sufferers.