Rip current statement for Walton County beaches through Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee warns of dangerous rip currents at Walton County beaches from 10 a.m. EST Monday, Nov. 2, through Tuesday evening, Nov. 3.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee has issued a Rip Current Statement for Walton County Beaches in Walton County, Florida. According to the NWS alert, dangerous rip currents are expected from 10 a.m. EST Monday, Nov. 2, through Tuesday evening, Nov. 3.
The alert says rip currents “can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.” The NWS advises:
- 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 full alert is on the NWS alert page for Walton County Beaches.
