Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 2 at 11:27AM CDT until October 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 9:27am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida,
Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal
Counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* 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:
Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov