Weather
High Surf, Rip Current Risk In Effect On Area Beaches
The National Weather Services has declared a high rip current risk for beaches in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties until Monday.
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL -- The National Weather Services has declared a high rip current risk for beaches in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco counties until Monday evening, Dec. 17.
Additionally, a high surf advisory will remain in effect until Sunday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m.
The NWS said large breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet will be prevalent this afternoon through Sunday afternoon, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
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Increasing wave action will create life-threatening rip currents along area beaches through Monday.
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