Beach Hazards Statement issued January 9 at 1:33AM EST until January 10 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT…A strong, southward-flowing longshore current is forecast
to develop at all central Florida Atlantic beaches today, along
with a moderate risk for dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE…Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.

* WHEN…Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS…The southward-flowing current could pull swimmers into
deeper water, making them more susceptible to dangerous rip
currents. This will also generate strong rip currents near
piers, jetties, and reefs.

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