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Rip Current Statement 15, NWS Jacksonville, FL

April 4, 2026Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia; 4 counties in Florida

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 4, 2026, 11:43 AM EDT for Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia; 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 9 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 4, 2026, 11:43 AM EDT (15:43 UTC)
Expired
Apr 13, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
9 days
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

Counties Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Nassau County, FL, Saint Johns County, FL, Camden County, GA, Glynn County, GA

The radar

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 12:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 18 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jacksonville, FL at 12:00Z on 2026-04-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 125 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jacksonville, FL at 12:00Z on 2026-04-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -26 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
125 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-26 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
765 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
7 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-30 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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911 
WHUS42 KJAX 041543
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1143 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-050900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0015.260404T1543Z-260406T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1143 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
20 follow-up statements
931 
WHUS42 KJAX 050646
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
246 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-060800-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260407T1000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
246 AM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
675 
WHUS42 KJAX 060613
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
213 AM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-070800-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260409T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
213 AM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
367 
WHUS42 KJAX 061708
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
108 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-070815-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.260407T1000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260409T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
108 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM 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 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
433 
WHUS42 KJAX 061815
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
215 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-070915-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.260407T1000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
215 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM 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 7 to 12
  feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
869 
WHUS42 KJAX 070539
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
139 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-072000-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.260407T1000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
139 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 13 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
547 
WHUS42 KJAX 071812
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
212 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-080915-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
212 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...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 7 to
  13 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
888 
WHUS42 KJAX 080621
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
221 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-090900-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
221 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...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 9 to
  13 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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...

All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
544 
WHUS42 KJAX 090242
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1042 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

FLZ132-137-633-091000-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.260409T1000Z-260409T1500Z/
Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-Western St. Johns-
1042 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected along the St. Johns River
  south of the Buckman Bridge.

* WHERE...Eastern Clay, Eastern Putnam and Western St. Johns 
  Counties.

* WHEN...During the next high tide cycle from around 6 AM to 11 
  AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-091000-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1042 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...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 9 to
  13 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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...

All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
106 
WHUS42 KJAX 090655
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
255 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-091500-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260410T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260411T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
255 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  11 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous and strong rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. 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...

All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

FLZ132-137-633-091500-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.260409T1000Z-260409T1500Z/
Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-Western St. Johns-
255 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM
EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Clay, Eastern Putnam and Western St. Johns 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
936 
WHUS42 KJAX 091440
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1040 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

GAZ154-166-100300-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260410T1200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260411T0600Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1040 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

FLZ132-137-633-100300-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260410T0300Z/
Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-Western St. Johns-
1040 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Eastern Clay, Eastern Putnam and Western St. Johns 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-100300-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260410T1200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260411T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
1040 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  11 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. 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...

All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
515 
WHUS42 KJAX 091719
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
119 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-101000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260411T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
119 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. 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...

All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

FLZ132-137-633-100300-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260410T0300Z/
Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-Western St. Johns-
119 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Eastern Clay, Eastern Putnam and Western St. Johns 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-101000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260411T0600Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
119 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
738 
WHUS42 KJAX 100450
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1250 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-102100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
1250 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 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...

All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-102100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1250 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
388 
WHUS42 KJAX 101718
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
118 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-110900-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
118 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  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...

All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-110900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
118 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
900 
WHUS42 KJAX 102328
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
728 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-111000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
728 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-111000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
728 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
268 
WHUS42 KJAX 110447
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1247 AM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-112100-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1247 AM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
335 
WHUS42 KJAX 111747
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
147 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-121400-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
147 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
808 
WHUS42 KJAX 120313
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1113 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-122100-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1113 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
362 
WHUS42 KJAX 121827
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
227 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-130600-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
227 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
319 
WHUS42 KJAX 130228
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1028 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

GAZ154-166-130330-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260413T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1028 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

$$

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-140000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260414T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
1028 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$
861 
WHUS42 KJAX 140003
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
803 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-140115-
/O.EXP.KJAX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-260414T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
803 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

$$

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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.