Weather Alerts
Rip Current Statement: Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Affected area: Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Severity: Moderate · Effective: July 11, 2026 12:40 pm · Expires: July 11, 2026 9:00 pm
* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE…Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa
Coastal Counties.
* WHEN…From Monday morning through Wednesday morning.
* 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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