Florida Moderate Rip Current Statement | Effective 07/13/2026 00:33

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued July 13 at 3:33AM EDT until July 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 13, 2026 - 12:33am
Expires: 
July 13, 2026 - 8:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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: 
South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL