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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
310 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...

Dangerous rip currents likely at all area beaches this afternoon with
strong onshore flow anticipated, especially at Panhandle Beaches.
This is likely to continue into Saturday before wind speeds begin to
reduce across area waters by Monday with the rip current expected to
subside. A wet weekend is in store, especially on Saturday and some
severe weather remains possible.

Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:

Walton........................Red
Bay...........................Red
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Double Red
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Double Red
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Double Red
Franklin......................Red

FLZ108-172045-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
210 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........79 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:33 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 08:34 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around
10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae

$$

FLZ112-172045-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
210 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........79 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 08:34 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae

$$

FLZ114-172045-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
310 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024 /210 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
   W Facing Beaches.........High.
   S Facing Beaches.........High.
   State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
   W Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
   S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
   State Park Beaches.......Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........78 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............High at 01:04 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
   W Facing Beaches.........High.
   S Facing Beaches.........High.
   State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
   W Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
   S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
   State Park Beaches.......Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 07:15 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:24 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae

$$

FLZ115-172045-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
310 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........78 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............High at 01:04 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
                            likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 07:15 AM EDT.
                            High at 01:24 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West
winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae


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