926 WHUS42 KMLB 131456 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1056 AM EDT Wed Mar 13 2019 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-132300- /O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0007.190313T1456Z-190313T2300Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 1056 AM EDT Wed Mar 13 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Rough Surf and strong rip currents, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening. * HAZARDS...East winds 15 to 20 mph and gusty will produce rough surf with dangerous rip currents. * TIMING...Through 7 pm. * LOCATION...Atlantic coast beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties. * POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Rough surf can knock you down and make you susceptible to seaward flowing rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ KELLY