High rip current risk in effect through this evening...
Friday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain showers, then rain showers in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Overcast with rain. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Saturday
Overcast with rain. High of 61F. Windy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday
Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Overcast. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday
Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
* Timing... strongest rip current activity this morning.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
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 groins... jetties and piers. Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted signs and swim in life guarded areas.
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.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 5:10 am EDT on May 24, 2013
... Safe boating week is may 18-24 2013...
The National Weather Service and the National safe boating Council will partner for National safe boating week may 18-24. This week will highlight relevant weather and safety specific public service announcements for the recreational boating public.
Today/S topic is boating under the influence.
The effects of alcohol can be even more hazardous on the water than on land. Boating under the influence affects judgment... vision... balance and coordination. These impairments can increase the risk of being involved in a boating accident... for both passengers and boat operators. Alcohol is a contributing factor in about a third of all recreational boating fatalities.
It is illegal to operate any boat or watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
For more information on hazardous weather and boating safety... visit the following websites...
