Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 9 at 11:37AM EDT until October 12 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 8:37am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of
8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday
night. For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Friday to 10 AM
CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...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:
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:
South Walton; Coastal Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov