Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued July 23 at 6:26AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 4:26am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Okaloosa Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 3 PM CDT this
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT
this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late
tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep
people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion
can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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.
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.
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:
Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov