Rip Current Statement Florida | Effective 03/28/2026 01:29

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued March 28 at 4:29AM EDT until March 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 28, 2026 - 1:29am
Expires: 
March 28, 2026 - 9:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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 Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL