Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Pensacola, FL ∙ Avalon Mulat, FL ∙ Dauphin Island, AL ∙ Holley, FL ∙ Gulf Shores Jack Edwards Airport, AL ∙ Ensley, FL ∙ Ocean City, FL ∙ Floridatown, FL ∙ Bayou La Batre, AL ∙ Bagdad, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 839 PM CDT Fri Oct 2 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * 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...Around 2 feet MHHW, water begins to cover portions of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Roads. Roads may have some debris washed up on them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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