High Rip Current Risk, Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Gulf Coast
A High Rip Current Risk and Coastal Flood Advisory have been issued for coastal Alabama and Florida, urging residents to prepare for dangerous rip currents and minor flooding through Monday evening.
Residents and visitors along the coastal areas of Alabama and Florida are advised to exercise extreme caution due to a High Rip Current Risk and a Coastal Flood Advisory. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mobile, AL, issued this alert, which is effective immediately.
A High Rip Current Risk is in effect through Monday evening, October 5th. Dangerous rip currents can pull even strong swimmers away from the shore. If caught in a rip current, remain calm and float. Do not attempt to swim against the current. Instead, swim parallel to the shoreline to escape the current. If unable to escape, face the shore and signal for help.
Additionally, a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from midnight tonight, October 3rd, until 8 AM CDT on Sunday, October 4th. Minor coastal flooding is expected, which may lead to flooding of lots, parks, and roads. Isolated road closures are possible. If you must travel, allow extra time and do not drive through flooded areas or around barricades. Take necessary precautions to protect flood-prone property.
This alert affects Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties in Alabama, and Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal, and Okaloosa Coastal Counties in Florida.
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