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Rip Current Statement: Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
The National Weather Service has issued a rip current statement warning of dangerous swimming conditions along the coasts of Baldwin, Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. High rip current risks remain in effect through late Saturday night.
About rip current warning Pensacola
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Affected area: Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Severity: Moderate · Effective: October 6, 2026 12:56 pm · Expires: October 6, 2026 11:00 pm
* 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 late Saturday 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.
Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov
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