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.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.