Active AlertsCoastal Lee

Cold Weather Advisory

Issued at Tue 12:04 AM Dec. 30

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Full details

Rip Current Statement

Issued at Tue 7:11 AM Dec. 30

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Dangerous rip currents.
Where: Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.
When: Through late tonight.
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.

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