Active AlertsCoastal Hillsborough

Rip Current Statement

Issued at Sat 1:37 AM Nov. 14

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where: Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.
When: From 7 AM EST this morning through this 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.