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Rip Current Statement

Gulf County, FL · until Sat 3:00 AM EST

3:49 AM 8 h 41 min left 3:00 AM

SeverityModerate

UrgencyExpected

CertaintyLikely

Issued3:49 AM EST

ExpiresSat 3:00 AM EST

Issued byNWS Tallahassee, FL

What to do

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.

Full text

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...West-Facing Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rip current risk will increase rapidly this afternoon.

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Counties Gulf County, FL Cities in this area

Port St. Joe

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Safety

What to do during a Rip Current Statement

1Stay out of the waterEven strong swimmers can be pulled away.
2If a rip current pulls youDon’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore, then back in, or float and wave for help.
3Stay off rocks and jettiesLarge waves can sweep people away.

Watch vs. Warning

WATCHDangerous weather is possible. Be prepared.

WARNINGDangerous weather is happening or about to. Act now.

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Rip Current Statement questions

What is a rip current?

A narrow, fast channel of water flowing away from the shore.

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