National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists in Florida warned beachgoers of dangerous ocean conditions at all central Atlantic beaches on Wednesday.
Newsweek reached out to the NWS office in Melbourne by phone for comment.
Why It Matters
On Wednesday, numerous ocean-related weather alerts were issued along Florida’s east coast, including a rip current statement and a small craft advisory. In some places, rip currents made venturing into the ocean dangerous , and meteorologists urged people to stay out of the water.
What to Know
NWS offices in Melbourne and Miami warned of rip currents on Wednesday. For the Miami forecast office, the rip current statement goes into effect on Thursday morning and will remain in place through Friday evening for coastal Palm Beach County, coastal Broward County and coastal Miami-Dade County.
For the Melbourne forecast office, meteorologists warned of a “moderate risk” for rip currents through Thursday…