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Rip Current Statement
In effect:
Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 1:00 AM CDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 1:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
What:
Dangerous rip currents expected.
Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where:
Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
When:
From late tonight through late Tuesday night.
From late tonight through late Tuesday night.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instructions:
Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. 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.
Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. 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.
Areas Impacted:
Matagorda Islands
Brazoria Islands
Galveston Island
Bolivar Peninsula
Rip Current Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 7:11 AM CDT – Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Brownsville TX
COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
What:
For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
Where:
Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
When:
For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday
morning.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday
morning.
Impacts:
Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow
beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be
moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may
experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also
occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State
Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow
beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be
moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may
experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also
occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State
Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
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.
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Kenedy Island
Willacy Island
Cameron Island
Rip Current Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 AM EDT – Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Jacksonville FL
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
What:
Dangerous rip currents expected.
Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where:
Southeast Georgia Beaches.
Southeast Georgia Beaches.
When:
From 8 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.
From 8 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Glynn
Coastal Camden
Rip Current Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 8:00 AM EDT – Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Jacksonville FL
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
What:
Dangerous rip currents expected.
Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where:
Northeast Florida Beaches.
Northeast Florida Beaches.
When:
From 8 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.
From 8 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Nassau
Coastal Duval
Coastal Flagler
Northeast Coastal St. Johns
Southeast Coastal St. Johns
Rip Current Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 2:00 PM EDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Miami FL
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY
What:
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone.
Where:
Coastal Palm Beach County.
Coastal Palm Beach County.
When:
For the High Rip Current Risk, from 2 PM EDT this
afternoon through Wednesday morning. For the High Surf
Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, from 2 PM EDT this
afternoon through Wednesday morning. For the High Surf
Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
Impacts:
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Palm Beach County
Rip Current Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 2:00 PM EDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Miami FL
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
What:
Dangerous rip currents expected.
Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where:
Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
When:
From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Wednesday morning.
From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Wednesday morning.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Broward County
Coastal Miami Dade County
Rip Current Statement
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 19 2026 11:39 PM EDT – Tuesday, Apr 21 2026 4:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Melbourne FL
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT
What:
Dangerous rip currents, rough surf and a strong
southward-flowing longshore current.
Dangerous rip currents, rough surf and a strong
southward-flowing longshore current.
Where:
Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie, and
Martin Counties.
Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie, and
Martin Counties.
When:
Through late Monday night.
Through late Monday night.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Volusia
Coastal Indian River
Coastal St. Lucie
Coastal Martin
Mainland Northern Brevard
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands
Mainland Southern Brevard
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands