There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are life- threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don`t fight the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHERE...Gulf beaches of Northwest Florida and Alabama. * IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers.