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.