High rip current risk in effect through this evening. The national weather service in melbourne has issued a high rip current risk, which is in effect through this evening. Timing, the threat will be greatest between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm due to tidal effects. Impacts, when the rip current threat is high, the surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. The powerful seaward pull of a rip current can carry even the strongest swimmer out beyond the sand bar. Precautionary/preparedness actions, There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Beach goers should heed the advice of the ocean rescue personnel and pay attention to flags and posted signs. Swim only within sight of a lifeguard and never swim alone. If you become caught in a rip current, do not panic. Remain calm and begin to swim parallel to shore. Once you are away from the force of the rip current, begin to swim back to the beach. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current. Even a strong swimmer can become exhausted quickly. Check the latest Doppler 9 HD Radar image: wftv/tu/6pR4WRLPK.html
Posted on: Mon, 26 May 2014 12:55:09 +0000
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