Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 11:27AM EDT until October 18 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE…Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN…Through late tonight. * IMPACTS…Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official safety instructions

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.

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