Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued July 21 at 8:46AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 6:46am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8
to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa
Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday
night. For the High Surf Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to
6 AM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and
docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming
conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
Instruction:
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.
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:
Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: