BEACH WARNING 🚩 Ocean rescue advised beachgoers not to swim this weekend because rip currents are a hidden danger.
A high surf advisory for Northeast Florida will be in effect until 5 a.m. Saturday, and a high rip current risk will also be in effect through late Saturday night.– Due to the heightened beach conditions from Hurricane Fiona and the incoming cold front Friday, Ocean Rescue lifeguards at Jacksonville Beach issued a Beach Safety Alert lasting throughout the weekend.Until then, people must stay out of the water.
News4JAX was at the beach Saturday and saw plenty of people enjoying the sunny weather -- and water -- as red flags meaning rip currents are a risk blew in the wind. Ocean rescue advised beachgoers not to swim this weekend because rip currents are a hidden danger. It’s important that you only swim if you’re experienced or swimming near a lifeguard.
“Unless you are an expert waterman, we recommend that you stay out of the water,” Capt. Rob Emahiser with Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue said. “To even kids, when you think they are just splashing around in knee-deep water, if you are not within arms reach, they can get knocked over by a wave and the backwash will pull them beyond their depth.”
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