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Rip Current Statement

Moderate · Expected

From 7:00 AM Sat until 7:00 PM Mon·Issued 3:13 AM Fri Oct 23·NWS Mobile AL

Rip Current Statement issued October 23 at 3:13AM CDT until October 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Details

What: Dangerous rip currents expected.

Where: In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

When: From Saturday morning through Monday evening.

Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What to do

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.

Areas: Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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