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Rip Current Statement: Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
The National Weather Service has issued a rip current statement for coastal Baldwin, Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. Dangerous rip currents are expected through Monday evening, posing a risk to swimmers along Northwest Florida and Alabama beaches.
About rip current warning Pensacola
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Affected area: Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Severity: Moderate · Effective: October 2, 2026 11:27 am · Expires: October 2, 2026 7:30 pm
* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE…In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida,
Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal
Counties.
* WHEN…Through Monday 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.
Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov
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