Summary
People in Florida and parts of Puerto Rico have been warned to stay out of the ocean because dangerous rip currents could pull swimmers out to sea. The National Weather Service (NWS) says these rip currents will last until Sunday night and advises against entering the water.
Key Facts
- The National Weather Service issued a warning about "life-threatening" rip currents along Florida's coast.
- The warning affects areas like Palm Beach County, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties until late Sunday night.
- Rip currents are also a risk in Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo and in the east-facing reefs of the Marianas until Tuesday.
- Rip currents are powerful flows of water that move from the shore back out to sea.
- These currents are dangerous because they can drag swimmers away from the beach.
- People are advised to follow beach patrol flags and signs and to stay calm if caught in a rip current by swimming parallel to the shore.
- If unable to escape a rip current, individuals should wave for help and try to float.
