Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement for South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf +1 more

What: Dangerous rip currents. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. When: Through this evening.

FLSouth Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin

Official alert brief

WHAT

Dangerous rip currents.

WHERE

Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.

WHEN

Through this evening.

IMPACTS

Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Instructions

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.