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Central S. Carolina Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Rip Current Statement
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Rip Current Statement
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 25 2026 3:34 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 25 2026 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Tallahassee FL
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
What:
Dangerous rip currents.
Dangerous rip currents.
Where:
Walton and Bay County Beaches.
Walton and Bay County Beaches.
When:
Through this evening.
Through this evening.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instructions:
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.
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 Impacted:
South Walton
Coastal Bay