Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued December 20 at 4:31AM EST until December 21 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 20, 2024 - 1:31am
Expires:
December 21, 2024 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.
* WHEN...From 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ this morning through
Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The development of strong northwest breezes
later today through tonight will bring a high risk of rip
currents to west-facing beaches of Gulf County. Conditions will
improve later Saturday morning.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Gulf
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL