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Rip Current Statement
South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin
Rip Current Statement issued September 17 at 4:11AM EDT until September 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Alert Description
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, south-facing Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...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
Sep 17, 2026, 8:11 AM
Expires
Sep 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
Issued
Sep 17, 2026, 8:11 AM
Alert Details
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Category
Met
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
National Weather Service