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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 along Northwest Florida and coastal Alabama beaches.
About rip currents Northwest Florida
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Affected area: Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Severity: Moderate · Effective: October 2, 2026 2:51 am · Expires: October 2, 2026 11:00 am
* 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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