The National Weather Service in Jacksonville, FL, has issued a statement warning residents of the heightened risk of rip currents along the beaches of Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida. In a notice published early this morning, they cautioned that “dangerous rip currents” are expected to persist through the evening. This alert particularly affects coastal areas including Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Flagler, Glynn, and Camden counties. More details are available on the NWS website for those seeking additional information regarding safety measures and the exact locations of the risk areas.