Active AlertsJetty Park Beach, FL

Flood Watch

Issued at Tue 2:43 PM Apr. 7
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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Wind Advisory

Issued at Mon 11:50 PM Apr. 6
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
Where: Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Inland Indian River, and Inland Saint Lucie.
When: From 5 PM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Additional Details: The strongest gusts are expected at the coast.

Recommended Action

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Rip Current Statement

Issued at Tue 2:16 AM Apr. 7
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
Where: Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties.
When: For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
Impacts: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Recommended Action

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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.

High Surf Advisory

Issued at Tue 2:16 AM Apr. 7
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
Where: Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties.
When: For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
Impacts: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Recommended Action

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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.

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