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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Aug 17, 2025, 1:56 PM EDT for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at Aug 18, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 9 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 17, 2025, 1:56 PM EDT (17:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 18, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Aug 27, 2025, 1:38 AM EDT
- In force
- 9 days
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
Counties Brevard County, FL, Indian River County, FL, Martin County, FL, Saint Lucie County, FL, Volusia County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 65 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1646 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -19 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 855 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
755 WHUS42 KMLB 171756 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 156 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-220000- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0017.250818T1000Z-250822T0000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 156 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Numerous, strong, life-threatening rip currents and increasing rough surf. * WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. 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. && $$
15 follow-up statements
883 WHUS42 KMLB 182345 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 745 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025 FLZ141-347-447-647-747-201200- /O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.250819T1600Z-250822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 745 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia and Coastal Brevard counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ FLZ154-159-164-201200- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- 745 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect 3 to 6 foot breaking waves on Tuesday. A High Surf Advisory will likely be required beginning Wednesday for 5 to 8 foot breakers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
576 WHUS42 KMLB 191814 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 214 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025 FLZ154-159-164-220000- /O.EXB.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.250820T0600Z-250822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- 214 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ FLZ141-347-447-647-747-220000- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 214 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
907 WHUS42 KMLB 200546 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 146 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 FLZ141-347-447-647-747-210800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250823T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 146 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ FLZ154-159-164-210800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250823T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.250820T0600Z-250822T0000Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- 146 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
000 WHUS42 KMLB 201810 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 210 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-230800- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250822T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250823T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 210 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin and Coastal Brevard. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
351 WHUS42 KMLB 210549 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 149 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-220800- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250822T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250823T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 149 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin and Coastal Brevard. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
997 WHUS42 KMLB 211850 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 250 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-220300- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250822T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250823T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 250 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
283 WHUS42 KMLB 211903 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 303 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-220300- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250822T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250823T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 303 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves around to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
567 WHUS42 KMLB 220150 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 950 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-230800- /O.CAN.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250822T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250823T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 950 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
185 WHUS42 KMLB 220545 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 145 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-230700- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250824T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 145 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
329 WHUS42 KMLB 230532 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 132 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-240700- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250825T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 132 AM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
526 WHUS42 KMLB 231854 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 254 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-250700- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250825T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 254 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
201 WHUS42 KMLB 240538 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 138 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-260700- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250826T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 138 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
412 WHUS42 KMLB 250532 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 132 AM EDT Mon Aug 25 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-260700- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250826T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 132 AM EDT Mon Aug 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
875 WHUS42 KMLB 260532 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 132 AM EDT Tue Aug 26 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-270700- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250827T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 132 AM EDT Tue Aug 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
455 WHUS42 KMLB 270538 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 138 AM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-270645- /O.CAN.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250827T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 138 AM EDT Wed Aug 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ENDS... A Moderate Risk of life threatening rip currents will exist at area beaches today. $$ JH
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 8:21 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Orange | 84 min |
| Aug 16, 8:33 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Lake, Orange, Seminole | 87 min |
| Aug 17, 4:51 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake | 24 min |
| Aug 17, 5:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Martin | 35 min |
| Aug 17, 6:33 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 87 min |
| Aug 17, 6:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Seminole | 30 min |
| Aug 17, 7:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Seminole | 22 min |
| Aug 17, 7:12 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Seminole, Volusia | 93 min |
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Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2025Every rip current statement in 2025
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.