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Escambia County11:52 PM CDT30.43°N, 87.18°WElevation 46 ft

Rip Current Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 6:00 AM Tue·Issued 3:00 PM Mon Oct 19·NWS Mobile AL

Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 3:00PM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Details

What: Dangerous rip currents.

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

When: Through late tonight.

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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