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Portuguese Man-o-War Advisory

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Portuguese Man-O-War

Alert Priority

Advisory

Warning Instructions

Entering the waters in this area will expose you to Portuguese man-o-war stings. 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

This Portuguese man-o-war advisory is being issued because Portuguese man-o-war have been reported on the beach and/or in the near-shore waters adjacent to this beach area. Portuguese man-o-war can be difficult to see in the water and can cause stings which may require medical attention.

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A safety icon depicting a swimmer among jellyfish. Text under the icon says: "Stings are painful, stay out of water."

Swim at your Own Risk

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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