moderate · expected · likely
Rip Current Statement
Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Issued Oct 2, 2:51 AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL · in effect until Oct 5, 7:00 PM CDT
What to do
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.
Official text
Rip Current Statement issued October 2 at 2:51AM CDT until October 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.