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Rip Current Statement

Issued at Fri 11:06 AM Oct. 9
Issued by: National Weather Service
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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
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High Surf Advisory

Issued at Fri 11:06 AM Oct. 9
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves expected.
Where: Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.
When: For the Rip Current Risk, from Friday morning through Saturday evening. For the High Surf Risk, from 11 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
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. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.

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