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Rip Current Statement: Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal

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Affected area: Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal

Severity: Moderate · Effective: June 16, 2026 1:52 am · Expires: June 16, 2026 10:00 am

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE…In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through late Friday 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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