Hurricane Lee: Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue issues ‘Beach Safety Alert' due to rip current risk
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Jacksonville Beach's Ocean Rescue Division has issued a 'Beach Safety Alert' that is in effect Wednesday through the wee...
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Jacksonville Beach's Ocean Rescue Division has issued a 'Beach Safety Alert' that is in effect Wednesday through the weekend. The alert is being issued 'due to the forecasted dangerous and life-threatening beach conditions from Hurricane Lee,' JBORD said in a news release. The alert is set to expire on Monday, but beachgoers should 'expect Red Flag conditions until rough surf and dangerous rip current activity decrease to moderate conditions,' the release said. While the alert is in effect, swimmers are advised to stay out of the water.