Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 7 at 7:53PM CDT until April 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Okaloosa Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday
night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Wednesday to 1 AM
CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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:
Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender: