Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Pensacola, FL ∙ Ensley, FL ∙ Ocean City, FL ∙ Floridatown, FL ∙ Bayou La Batre, AL ∙ Bagdad, FL ∙ Bon Secour Bay, AL ∙ Bellview, FL ∙ Santa Rosa Island, FL ∙ Seminole, AL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA 137 AM CDT Sun Oct 4 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * 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 Sunday. * 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. 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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