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Rip Current Statement 51, NWS Tallahassee, FL

July 19, 20264 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Jul 19, 2026, 2:44 AM CDT for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Jul 19, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 19, 2026, 2:44 AM CDT (07:44 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 19, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

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

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 360 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2026-07-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1541 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2026-07-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1541 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-15 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1357 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
63 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

623 
WHUS42 KTAE 190744
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
344 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026

FLZ115-200900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0051.260719T1800Z-260722T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
344 AM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

DVD
14 follow-up statements
956 
WHUS42 KTAE 192113
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
513 PM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026

FLZ115-200515-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260722T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
513 PM EDT Sun Jul 19 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
438 
WHUS42 KTAE 200626
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
226 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

FLZ108-112-114-220630-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.260721T1200Z-260723T0900Z/
/O.EXB.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
226 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026 /126 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ TUESDAY
TO 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 9 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 
  Tuesday to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-220630-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
226 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
127 
WHUS42 KTAE 201502
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1102 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

FLZ108-112-114-211515-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.260721T1200Z-260723T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
1102 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026 /1002 AM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/
TUESDAY TO 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 9 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ 
  Tuesday to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-211515-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1102 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
516 
WHUS42 KTAE 201828
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
228 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

FLZ108-112-114-210900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.260720T1828Z-260722T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.260721T1200Z-260723T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
228 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026 /128 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/
TUESDAY TO 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the 
  High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 11 feet 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM 
  CDT/ Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM EDT /7 
  AM CDT/ Tuesday to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...With minor coastal flooding expected, water around the
  time of high tide will flood low-lying parks and roads along the
  immediate coast. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water will be highest along the coast
  around the time of high tide. The next high tide is around 2 am
  CDT Tuesday, with another high tide on Wednesday at 3 am CDT.
  

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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-210900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.260720T1828Z-260721T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
228 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of coastal adjacent lots, parks, and
  roads. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from 
  shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water will be highest around the time of
  high time, with the next high tide around 730 AM EDT Tuesday. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-210900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.260720T1828Z-260721T1600Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
228 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and 
  Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of coastal adjacent lots, parks, and
  roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water will be highest around the time of
  high time, with the next high tide around 730 AM EDT Tuesday. 

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.

&&

$$

Godsey
474 
WHUS42 KTAE 210336
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1136 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

FLZ108-112-114-211100-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.260721T1200Z-260723T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
1136 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026 /1036 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/
TUESDAY TO 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the 
  High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 11 feet 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM 
  CDT/ Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM EDT /7 
  AM CDT/ Tuesday to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...With minor coastal flooding expected, water around 
  the time of high tide will flood low-lying parks and roads 
  along the immediate coast. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water will be highest along the coast
  around the time of high tide. The next high tide is around 2 am
  CDT Tuesday, with another high tide on Wednesday at 3 am CDT.

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.

Beachgoers should should stay out of the water due to dangerous 
surf conditions.

&&

$$

FLZ115-211100-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260721T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1136 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of coastal adjacent lots, parks, and 
  roads. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from 
  shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water will be highest around the time of
  high tide, with the next high tide around 730 AM EDT Tuesday.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-211100-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260721T1600Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
1136 PM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and 
  Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of coastal adjacent lots, parks, and 
  roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water will be highest around the time of
  high time, with the next high tide around 730 AM EDT Tuesday. 

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.

&&

$$
997 
WHUS42 KTAE 211511
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1111 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

FLZ128-134-211615-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260721T1600Z/
Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
1111 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Water levels of 1 to 1.5 ft mean higher high water are expected on
the next high tide Wednesday morning, but these levels do not
represent a flood threat. 

$$

FLZ115-221800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1111 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of coastal adjacent lots, parks, and 
  roads. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from 
  shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will remain elevated into
  Wednesday. The next high tide on Wednesday morning is around 9
  am EDT, which is when the highest water levels are expected
  along the Franklin County Coast. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-221800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
1111 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and 
  Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of coastal adjacent lots, parks, and 
  roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will continue to remain
  elevated through Wednesday, especially around the time of high
  tide. The next significant high tide in Apalachee Bay is around
  830 am EDT Wednesday. This is when the highest water levels are
  expected. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-221800-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260723T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
1111 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 /1011 AM CDT Tue Jul 21 2026/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the 
  High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 11 feet 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM 
  CDT/ Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM EDT /7 
  AM CDT/ Tuesday to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...With minor coastal flooding expected, water around 
  the time of high tide will flood low-lying parks and roads 
  along the immediate coast. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will continue to remain
  elevated into Wednesday. As winds shift onshore later this
  evening, the highest water levels are expected tonight into
  Wednesday. The next high tide is around 230 am CDT Wednesday. 

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.

Beachgoers should should stay out of the water due to dangerous
surf conditions.

&&

$$

Godsey
148 
WHUS42 KTAE 220634
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
234 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

FLZ108-112-114-230100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260724T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260725T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
234 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026 /134 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM 
  CDT/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will continue to remain
  elevated this morning. The highest water levels are expected
  between now through late morning. The next high tide is around 
  230 am CDT Wednesday.

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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-230100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260724T0800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
234 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will remain elevated this
  morning. The next high tide is around 9 am EDT, which is when 
  the highest water levels are expected along the Franklin County 
  Coast. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-221800-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
234 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will continue to remain
  elevated through this morning, especially around the time of
  high tide. The next significant high tide in Apalachee Bay is
  around 830 am EDT. This is when the highest water levels are 
  expected. 

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.

&&

$$
053 
WHUS42 KTAE 220750
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
350 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

FLZ115-221800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260724T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
350 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon EDT today. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will remain elevated this
  morning. The next high tide will be around 9 am EDT, which is
  when the highest water levels are expected along the Franklin
  County Coast. During the high tide, 1 to 2 feet of inundation 
  are expected on normally dry ground near the immediate coast. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-221600-
/O.EXT.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1600Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
350 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will remain elevated this
  morning. The next significant high tide in Apalachee Bay will be
  around 830 am EDT. During the high tide, 1 to 2 feet of 
  inundation are expected on normally dry ground near the 
  immediate coast. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-221800-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260724T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260725T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
350 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026 /250 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM 
  CDT/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will continue to remain
  elevated this morning. The highest water levels are expected
  between now and late morning. 1 to 2 feet of inundation of 
  normally dry ground is expected along the immediate coast.

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.

Beachgoers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf 
conditions.

&&

$$
826 
WHUS42 KTAE 221504
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1104 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

FLZ115-222315-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260724T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1104 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-221615-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1600Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
1104 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

FLZ108-112-114-222315-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260724T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260725T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
1104 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026 /1004 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 11 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM 
  CDT/ this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM 
  EDT /7 PM CDT/ Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing
  conditions and localized beach erosion. 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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
654 
WHUS42 KTAE 221506 CCA
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1106 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

FLZ115-222315-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260724T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1106 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-221615-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1600Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
1106 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

FLZ108-112-114-222315-
/O.COR.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
/O.COR.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260724T0000Z/
/O.COR.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260725T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
1106 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026 /1006 AM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet
  in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM 
  CDT/ this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM 
  EDT /7 PM CDT/ Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing
  conditions and localized beach erosion. 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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
654 
WHUS42 KTAE 221736
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
136 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

FLZ108-112-114-230145-
/O.EXP.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260722T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260724T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260725T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
136 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026 /1236 PM CDT Wed Jul 22 2026/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 PM 
  CDT/ this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM 
  EDT /7 PM CDT/ Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...With water levels receding along the
  coast and bays, the Coastal Flood Advisory will be allowed to
  expire at 1 PM CDT/2 PM EDT. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-230145-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260724T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
136 PM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
216 
WHUS42 KTAE 230747
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
347 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026

FLZ108-112-114-240800-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260724T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260725T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
347 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026 /247 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
  this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-240800-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260724T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
347 AM EDT Thu Jul 23 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
687 
WHUS42 KTAE 240738
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026

FLZ115-240845-
/O.EXP.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260724T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...


$$

FLZ108-112-114-250900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260725T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
338 AM EDT Fri Jul 24 2026 /238 AM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
778 
WHUS42 KTAE 250845
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
445 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026

FLZ114-260400-
/O.EXP.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260725T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0052.260725T1700Z-260726T0400Z/
Coastal Gulf-
445 AM EDT Sat Jul 25 2026 /345 AM CDT Sat Jul 25 2026/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT /NOON CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ this afternoon through this 
  evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Westerly swell over the Gulf waters this
  morning will combine with westerly breezes and the afternoon
  seabreeze to bring development of a high risk fo rip currents
  this afternoon and evening, mainly over west-facing beaches of
  Gulf County.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-250945-
/O.EXP.KTAE.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-260725T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
345 AM CDT Sat Jul 25 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 19, 5:47 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE118 min
Jul 19, 5:54 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
Jul 19, 6:45 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE60 min
Jul 19, 7:45 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE60 min
Jul 19, 8:22 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE53 min
Jul 19, 10:00 AM CDTTropical Storm WatchTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton48 hr
Jul 19, 10:03 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryTAE4 days
Jul 19, 10:03 AM CDTTropical Storm WarningTAEBay, Walton66 hr
Jul 19, 10:29 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE91 min
Jul 19, 11:18 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE57 min
Jul 19, 11:54 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
Jul 19, 1:13 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAETaylor47 min
Jul 19, 1:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELafayette40 min
Jul 19, 1:53 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
Jul 19, 2:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELafayette30 min
Jul 19, 3:59 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE45 min
Jul 19, 4:47 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE58 min
Jul 19, 5:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWalton56 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.