Florida Rip Current Statement | Effective 04/09/2026 08:27

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued April 9 at 11:27AM EDT until April 10 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 9, 2026 - 8:27am
Expires: 
April 10, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton and south-facing and State Park Gulf Count Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
South Walton; Coastal Gulf
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov