Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 24 at 3:42AM EDT until September 25 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 12:42am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.
* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy northeast winds following a cold
front will produce a longshore current along St George Island
and 2-ft surf. More breeziness anticipated tonight into midday
tomorrow.
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:
Coastal Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov