Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued July 22 at 11:06AM EDT until July 25 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 8:06am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet
in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM
EDT /7 PM CDT/ Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk,
through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
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:
South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: