Rip Current Statement 109, NWS Tallahassee, FL

Issued

Sep 10, 2022, 3:33 AM CDT (08:33 UTC)

Expired

Sep 10, 2022, 11:00 PM CDT

In force

19 hr

Issued by

NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Bay County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Walton County, FL

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755 
WHUS42 KTAE 100833
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
433 AM EDT Sat Sep 10 2022

FLZ115-102200-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0109.220910T0833Z-220911T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220910T2200Z/
Coastal Franklin-
433 AM EDT Sat Sep 10 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding is
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this
  evening. Peak water levels are expected around the time of high
  tide, which will be around 4 pm ET this afternoon. For the High
  Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Peak water levels of 1.5 ft to 2.5 ft above ground
  level are expected around the time of high tide. At these levels
  boat ramps are flooded, along with docks along the water front.
  Minor overwash is expected along Alligator Point Road. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-102200-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220910T2200Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
433 AM EDT Sat Sep 10 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Coastal flood advisory in effect for minor coastal 
  flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson and Coastal Wakulla Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. Peak water levels are
  expected around the time of high tide, which will be around 3 pm
  EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Peak water levels of 2 to 3 feet above ground level 
  are expected around the time of high tide. This will result in 
  flooding of Bottoms Road in Panacea and the end of Mashes 
  Sands Beach Road. Old Fort Road in St Marks will also be prone 
  to flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ128-134-102200-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220910T2200Z/
Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
433 AM EDT Sat Sep 10 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Coastal flood advisory in effect for minor coastal 
  flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Taylor and Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. Peak water levels are
  expected around the time of high tide, which will be around 230
  pm EDT this afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Peak water levels up to 2 feet above ground level 
  are expected around the time of high tide. At these levels, 
  the boat ramps in Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee will flood. In 
  Horseshoe Beach, water will begin to overtop the rocks at the 
  end of Main Street. In Suwannee, several areas will experience 
  minor flooding as water rises over the tops of the canals.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-102200-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0109.220910T0833Z-220911T0400Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
433 AM EDT Sat Sep 10 2022 /333 AM CDT Sat Sep 10 2022/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

489 
WHUS42 KTAE 110038
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
838 PM EDT Sat Sep 10 2022

FLZ108-112-114-115-110400-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0109.000000T0000Z-220911T0400Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
838 PM EDT Sat Sep 10 2022 /738 PM CDT Sat Sep 10 2022/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

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