Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 2:34AM EDT until July 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 11:34pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday
night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will remain elevated this
morning. The next high tide is around 9 am EDT, which is when
the highest water levels are expected along the Franklin County
Coast.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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: