Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued July 20 at 11:09AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 9:09am
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves up to around 10 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa
Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this
evening through late Thursday night. For the High Surf
Warning, from 1 PM Tuesday 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: