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Rip Current Statement issued October 30 at 3:33PM CDT until November 4 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

Published October 30, 2026 4:33 pm • Updated October 30, 2026 4:33 pm • Florida

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best…

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE…In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN…From Saturday morning through Tuesday evening. * 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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