Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued July 6 at 12:19PM EDT until July 8 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.
* WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds around 15 mph will maintain
sufficient surf to increase rip current strength and frequency.
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
Sender: