Rip Current Statement issued November 2 at 11:14AM EST until November 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE…Walton County Beaches. * WHEN…From 10 AM EST this 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.

National Weather Service: View official alert and latest details.