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Portuguese Man-o-War Warning

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Alert Incident

Portuguese Man-O-War

Alert Priority

Warning

Warning Instructions

Stay out of the waters in this beach area. Entering the waters in this area will expose you to a high probability of being stung by Portuguese man-o-war. If you are stung remove the stinging tentacles by rinsing with copious amounts of sea water, do not rub the area with sand. Use heat or cold for pain management. If you experience any breathing difficulty immediately seek medical attention.

CAP Warning Category

Safety

CAP Warning Certainty

Observed

CAP Warning Severity

Unknown

CAP Warning Urgency

Immediate

CAP Warning Response Type

None

Description

A Portuguese man-o-war warning is being issued because significant numbers of Portuguese man-o-war have been found on the beach and/or in the waters adjacent to the beach park. There is a high probability that persons entering the waters will be stung.

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A sign with bold red text at the top that says "Warning" and iconography that depicts a person swimming surrounded by jellyfish. Under the iconography there is text that says: "Man-o-war. Stings are painful, stay out of water."

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Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments.  Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time.  Actual conditions may differ.  Lifeguards are not always on duty or available.  Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you. 

Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.

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