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Rip Current Statement
South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin
Rip Current Statement issued December 17 at 7:35PM EST until December 19 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Alert Description
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Safety Instructions
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.
Time Information
Effective
Dec 18, 2025, 3:00 PM
Expires
Dec 19, 2025, 8:00 AM
Issued
Dec 18, 2025, 12:35 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
National Weather Service