Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Cape San Blas, FL ∙ West Bay, FL ∙ Southport, FL ∙ Tyndall Drone Runway, FL ∙ Ward Ridge, FL ∙ Shell Island, FL ∙ Parker, FL ∙ Beacon Hill, FL ∙ Northwest Florida Beaches Intl Airport, FL ∙ Lynn Haven, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 440 AM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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