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Rip Current Statement
Coastal Franklin
Rip Current Statement issued June 18 at 3:36AM EDT until June 21 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Alert Description
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Saturday 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
Jun 18, 2026, 7:36 AM
Expires
Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM
Issued
Jun 18, 2026, 7:36 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
National Weather Service