Dangerous rip currents expected along Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Escambia beaches
The National Weather Service in Mobile issued a Rip Current Statement for coastal Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Escambia counties, valid until 12 a.m. CST on Nov. 4, 2026.
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Issued: Oct. 30, 2026, at 3:33 p.m. CDT by the National Weather Service in Mobile (NWS Mobile). Valid until: 12 a.m. CST, Nov. 4, 2026.
The alert text reads:
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. 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.
The alert does not give calendar dates for ‘Saturday’ or ‘Tuesday.’
