Dangerous Rip Currents and High Surf Expected for South Walton, Coastal Bay
A High Rip Current Risk and High Surf Warning are in effect for South Walton and Coastal Bay areas through Sunday, October 12, with dangerous rip currents and 8 to 12-foot waves expected.
Residents and visitors in South Walton and Coastal Bay areas are advised to stay out of the water due to a High Rip Current Risk and High Surf Warning. The National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee has issued this alert, effective immediately until Sunday, October 12, at 4:00 AM EDT.
Dangerous rip currents are expected through late Sunday night. Additionally, a High Surf Warning is in effect from Friday, October 10, at 10:00 AM CDT until Sunday, October 12, at 10:00 AM CDT, with dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet anticipated in the surf zone.
These conditions pose a serious threat. Breaking waves can sweep individuals off jetties and docks into dangerous seas, and rip currents can pull even strong swimmers away from shore. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion are expected.
The NWS advises everyone to remain out of the water. Stay off jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. If caught in a rip current, relax and float; do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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