moderate · expected · likely
Rip Current Statement
South Walton; Coastal Bay
Issued Oct 2, 2:14 AM CDT / 3:14 AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL · in effect until Oct 4, 3:00 AM CDT / 4:00 AM EDT
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 3:14AM EDT until October 4 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.