Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 4:45AM CDT until October 11 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 2:45am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa
Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.
* 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.
Area Description:
Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov