Rip Current Statement issued September 16 at 3:26AM EDT until September 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
**Rip Current Statement issued September 16 at 3:26AM EDT until September 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL**
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.
* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
**What You Should 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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Tallahassee FL
- **Effective:** Sep 16, 2026 3:26 AM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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