Escambia County, FL
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 06/06 4:51 AM CDT – Sunday 06/07 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Mobile AL
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 Sunday morning.
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 Impacted
- Mobile Coastal
- Baldwin Coastal
- Escambia Coastal
- Santa Rosa Coastal
- Okaloosa Coastal
Tips to Stay Safe
Rip currents may create dangerous swimming conditions in the area.
- If you enter the water, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard.
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
- If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Rip Current
Created by the NWS Mobile WFO
5-Day Rip Current Outlook for Coastal Alabama and Northwest Florida. For more information, go to <a href="https://www.weather.gov/beach/mob"> weather.gov/beach/mob.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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