Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 Weather Alerts

Nassau County11:43 PM EDT30.67°N, 81.46°W

Coastal Flood Watch

Moderate · Future

From 2:00 AM Sat until 11:00 AM Mon·Issued 7:17 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Jacksonville FL

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 22 at 7:17PM EDT until October 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Details

What: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.

Where: Southeast Georgia Beaches.

When: For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Friday night through Monday morning.

Impacts: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What to do

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.

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: Coastal Nassau; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden

Rip Current Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 2:00 AM Sun·Issued 7:17 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 7:17PM EDT until October 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Details

What: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.

Where: Southeast Georgia Beaches.

When: For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Friday night through Monday morning.

Impacts: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What to do

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.

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: Coastal Nassau; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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