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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1151 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AT ALL LOCAL BEACHES...

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in with multiple
rounds continuing through Tuesday night. Some storms may be strong to
severe with gusty winds, hail, and possible tornadoes/waterspouts.
Hazardous beach conditions are expected today with surf heights of 2-3
feet this afternoon, and remaining elevated through much of the week.
As a result, there will be a high risk for rip currents for all
panhandle beaches.

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

Walton........................YELLOW
Bay...........................RED
State Park Gulf Beaches.......DOUBLE RED
West Facing Gulf Beaches......RED
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....RED
Franklin......................RED

FLZ108-132015-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1051 AM CDT Mon May 13 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........77 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 01:36 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 02:16 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.

.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 4 feet.
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around
15 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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FLZ112-132015-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1051 AM CDT Mon May 13 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........77 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 01:36 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 02:16 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.

.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 5 feet.
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds
around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds
around 15 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

$$

FLZ114-132015-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1151 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024 /1051 AM CDT Mon May 13 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
   W Facing Beaches.........High.
   S Facing Beaches.........High.
   State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
   W Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
   S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
   State Park Beaches.......Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........77 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............High at 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:15 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
   W Facing Beaches.........High.
   S Facing Beaches.........High.
   State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
   W Facing Beaches.........Around 4 feet.
   S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
   State Park Beaches.......Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............High at 11:35 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:45 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:26 PM.

.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 4 feet.
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds
around 15 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

$$

FLZ115-132015-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1151 AM EDT Mon May 13 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........78 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers and
                            thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............High at 11:03 AM EDT.
                            Low at 02:15 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:24 PM.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............High at 11:35 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:45 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:25 PM.

.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. A chance of showers
and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds
around 15 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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