NWS Warns of Dangerous Rip Currents at Walton, Bay and Franklin County Beaches
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee warns of dangerous rip currents at beaches in Walton, Bay and Franklin counties, in effect until 1 a.m. EST on Nov. 5, 2026.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee issued a rip current alert at 11:43 a.m. EST on Nov. 4, 2026, according to the NWS alert for Bay County. The alert warns of dangerous rip currents at Walton, Bay and Franklin County beaches through late Nov. 4. It remains in effect until 1 a.m. EST on Nov. 5.
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. The alert advises:
- Swim near a lifeguard.
- If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Do not 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.
