Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Saint Joseph Point, FL ∙ Panama City Beach, FL ∙ Lake Wimico, FL ∙ Panama City, FL ∙ East Bay, FL ∙ Highland View, FL ∙ Upper Grand Lagoon, FL ∙ Cedar Grove, FL ∙ Mexico Beach, FL ∙ West Bay, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 440 AM EDT Fri Apr 11 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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