Active AlertsMurdock, FL

Rip Current Statement
Issued at Wed 7:50 PM Mar. 27
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

Description

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee,Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.