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.
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal
Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and
Escambia Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increased onshore flow will likely result
in increased rip current activity along area beaches.