Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 7 at 1:02AM EDT until April 10 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 10:02pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.
* WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through late Thursday 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
Sender: