With double red flags flying, lifeguards patrolled the beach to make sure everyone stayed out of the water.  Occasionally, they’d need to have a conversation with someone either not aware of the dangers or tempting fate.

Hurricane Helene is churning off Florida's west coast but it's kicking up waves on the state's east coast, too. Watch: Live team coverage on Hurricane Helene Here's what you can expect at Brevard, Flagler and Volusia beaches over the next several days: Helene is expected to make landfall Thursday night in Florida's Big Bend region.

A tornado watch is in effect for, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties until 8 p.m. Thursday as a powerful Hurricane Helene speeds toward Florida's Gulf coast, where it's expected to bring catastrophic winds and life-threatening storm surge.