Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:22AM EDT until October 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Published October 19, 2026 2:26 am • Updated October 19, 2026 2:26 am • Florida

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE…Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN…Through this afternoon. * 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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