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Rip Current Statement
ActiveBaldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Status
In Progress
Started 5 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Wave runup and overwash occur along Gulf front beaches, particularly in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach. Wave runup and overwash through the dune system can result in minor flooding impacts on Fort Pickens Road, although the road usually remains passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Instructions
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.
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.
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