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Dangerous seas, surf and rip currents present across Central Florida beaches

Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel staff portrait in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Onshore winds, a high tide and moving showers are greeting Central Florida residents Tuesday morning.

Temperatures will be in the high 60s and low 70s across the region, according to NWS Melbourne.

Onshore winds will be at 15-25mph and are expected to increase to 30-35mph Tuesday afternoon.

There are numerous advisories for hazardous seas, surf and rip currents.

Experts advise residents to stay off boats and away from beaches.

A high tide is expected between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., according to NWS Melbourne.

Volusia and Martin counties are vulnerable to pounding waves on the shoreline.