Summary
People along Florida's eastern coast were asked to avoid going into the ocean due to dangerous rip currents caused by distant wave activity. The warnings from the National Weather Service affect several beaches from Boca Raton to Daytona Beach. These conditions are expected to last until at least Wednesday evening.
Key Facts
- Many people along Florida's east coast were told to stay out of the water.
- Rip currents are strong water flows that move away from the shore.
- The dangerous conditions are due to wave activity from a distant low-pressure system.
- Beaches affected include those in Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach counties.
- Warnings will last until Tuesday or Wednesday night, depending on the area.
- Swimmers are advised to stay near lifeguards and follow local warnings.
- A rip current can travel faster than an Olympic swimmer can swim.
