Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Pensacola, FL ∙ Woodlawn Beach, FL ∙ Magnolia Springs, AL ∙ Lillian, AL ∙ Gonzalez, FL ∙ Wright, FL ∙ Ferry Pass, FL ∙ Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport, FL ∙ Garcon Point, FL ∙ Fort Morgan, AL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1101 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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