Rip Current Statement 55, NWS Tallahassee, FL

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 16 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-171000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0055.240616T1000Z-240621T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
412 AM EDT Sun Jun 16 2024 /312 AM CDT Sun Jun 16 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The buoy located about 90 miles south of
  Apalachicola early this morning was observing southerly waves of
  4 feet at 7 seconds. As these waves move into the surf zone
  along Emerald Coast and Forgotten Coast beaches today, they will
  easily support a high risk of rip currents. Then starting
  Monday, a prolonged period of unseasonably strong easterly
  breezes will get underway, bringing several days of dangerous 
  rip currents to area beaches.

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.

&&

$$

469 
WHUS42 KTAE 170646
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
246 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-180900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240621T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
246 AM EDT Mon Jun 17 2024 /146 AM CDT Mon Jun 17 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Early this morning, the buoy located about
  90 miles south of Apalachicola was observing south-southwesterly
  waves of 3 feet at 8 seconds. This will easily cause
  sufficiently energetic surf to support a high risk of rip 
  currents today. Then a prolonged period of strong easterly 
  breezes will set up over the northeast Gulf late today, lasting 
  until about Friday morning. This will confidently maintain a 
  prolonged period of high rip current risk at all area beaches.

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.

&&

$$

555 
WHUS42 KTAE 180719
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
319 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-190900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240621T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
319 AM EDT Tue Jun 18 2024 /219 AM CDT Tue Jun 18 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several days of strong easterly breezes are
  now underway across the eastern Gulf. In response, the buoy 
  located about 90 miles south of Apalachicola was observing 
  8-foot seas early this morning. These conditions will 
  confidently support a high risk of rip currents through at least
  Thursday and likely into Friday, when the easterly breezes will
  start to decrease.

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.

&&

$$

202 
WHUS42 KTAE 190720
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
320 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-200900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240621T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
320 AM EDT Wed Jun 19 2024 /220 AM CDT Wed Jun 19 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong easterly breezes over the eastern
  Gulf will continue through Thursday, maintaining dangerous rip
  current conditions at all area beaches. Winds will be in the
  process of decreasing on Friday, but high rip current risk is
  likely to linger. Over the weekend, lighter southerly winds will
  return to our beaches, but stronger winds over the distant Gulf
  should generate enough swell to keep the rip current risk on 
  the high side.

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.

&&

$$

792 
WHUS42 KTAE 200821
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
421 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-201630-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240622T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
421 AM EDT Thu Jun 20 2024 /321 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lingering long-period swells with combined
  surf heights up to 2 ft likely keeps a high risk of rip currents
  in place heading into the weekend.

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.

&&

$$

680 
WHUS42 KTAE 210818
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
418 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-211630-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240624T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
418 AM EDT Fri Jun 21 2024 /318 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip Current Statement was extended through
  this weekend given the persistent southerly swell attendant to 
  a 7-8 second wave period and 2-ft surf heights. By Sunday, a 
  turn to southwesterly winds induces an onshore flow to reinforce
  the high risk.

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.

&&

$$

367 
WHUS42 KTAE 220807
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
407 AM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-221615-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240624T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
407 AM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024 /307 AM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beachgoers are urged to be aware of what
  color beach flags are flying. Reminder: double red means that
  the water is closed to the public, but the beach remains open.

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.

&&

$$

909 
WHUS42 KTAE 230008
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
808 PM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-231615-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240624T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
808 PM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024 /708 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beachgoers are urged to be aware of what 
  color beach flags are flying. Reminder: double red means that 
  the water is closed to the public, but the beach remains open.

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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WHUS42 KTAE 230809
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
409 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-231615-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240625T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
409 AM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024 /309 AM CDT Sun Jun 23 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beachgoers are urged to be aware of what
  color beach flags are flying. Reminder: double red means that
  the water is closed to the public, but the beach remains open.

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.

&&

$$

397 
WHUS42 KTAE 232216
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
616 PM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-261000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240626T1000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
616 PM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024 /516 PM CDT Sun Jun 23 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Numerous and life-threatening rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the weather is nice for beachgoers,
  dangerous rip currents will lurk just below the surface, despite
  surf of only around 2 feet. Beachgoers should take note of all
  beach flags and follow the orders of beach safety officials.
  Double Red Flags mean that the water is closed to the public,
  due to numerous and life-threatening rip currents, but the beach
  remains open. Do not enter the water under Double Red Flags.

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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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
833 PM EDT Tue Jun 25 2024

FLZ112-271200-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0056.240626T1900Z-240627T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240626T1000Z/
Coastal Bay-
733 PM CDT Tue Jun 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the first High Rip Current Risk, until 5 AM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the second High Rip Current Risk, from 
  Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the weather is nice for beachgoers,
  dangerous rip currents lurk just below the surface, despite surf
  of only around 2 feet. Beachgoers should take note of all beach
  flags and follow the orders of beach safety officials. Double
  Red Flags mean the water is closed to the public, but the beach
  remains open. Do not enter the water under Double Red Flags.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-114-115-261000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240626T1000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
833 PM EDT Tue Jun 25 2024 /733 PM CDT Tue Jun 25 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT /5 AM
CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/ Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the weather is nice for beachgoers,
  dangerous rip currents lurk just below the surface, despite surf
  of only around 2 feet. Beachgoers should take note of all beach
  flags and follow the orders of beach safety officials. Double
  Red Flags mean the water is closed to the public, but the beach
  remains open. Do not enter the water under Double Red Flags.

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.

&&

$$