2 rip current statements in effect for Duval, Coastal, Inland and Nassau, Coastal, Inland Regions

• Duval, Coastal, Inland

  Rip Current Statement

  Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1231 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler- Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns- 1231 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and surf around 3 to 4 feet. * WHERE...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.

• Nassau, Coastal, Inland

  Rip Current Statement

  Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1231 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler- Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns- 1231 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and surf around 3 to 4 feet. * WHERE...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.