Manatee County, FL
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 2:03 PM EDT – Wednesday 07/22 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
What
Dangerous rip currents.
Where
Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.
When
through 8 PM Tuesday.
Impacts
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
What to Do
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 groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.
If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
Areas Impacted
- Pinellas
- Coastal Hillsborough
- Coastal Manatee
- Coastal Sarasota
- Coastal Charlotte
- Coastal Lee
Tips to Stay Safe
Rip currents may create dangerous swimming conditions in the area.
- If you enter the water, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard.
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
- If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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