Dangerous Rip Currents at Walton and Bay County Beaches Through Wednesday

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee issued a Rip Current Statement at 12:33 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Nov. 3, warning of dangerous rip currents at beaches in Walton and Bay counties.

For Walton County, the alert covers Walton and Franklin County beaches through Wednesday evening.

For Bay County, the alert covers Bay County beaches through Wednesday afternoon.

The NWS says rip currents can sweep even strong swimmers away from shore into deeper water. It advises swimming near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If you can, swim parallel to the shore. If you cannot escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

The statement expires at 7 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Sources: NWS alert for Walton and Franklin County beaches and NWS alert for Bay County beaches.