Active AlertsCoastal Sarasota

Rip Current Statement

Issued at Thu 2:06 PM Oct. 8

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where: Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.
When: From Friday morning through Saturday evening.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Recommended Action

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.