ORLANDO, Fla. – A storm more than 2,000 miles away in the North Atlantic is having a major impact along the Florida beaches. While it will be sunny, the risk for life-threatening rip currents will be extremely high.
If you do enter the water, make sure you are paying close attention and are swimming near a lifeguard.
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In addition to the rip current risk, the surf will be rough with 5-6′ breaking waves. The large waves will make beachgoers more susceptible to the rip-current threat.
Boaters are also advised to use extreme caution.
A small craft advisory is in effect from the coast to 60 nautical miles into the Atlantic. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid boating.
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