Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles E Miramar Beach FL

Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
616 PM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-261000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0055.000000T0000Z-240626T1000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
616 PM EDT Sun Jun 23 2024 /516 PM CDT Sun Jun 23 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Numerous and life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the weather is nice for beachgoers,
  dangerous rip currents will lurk just below the surface, despite
  surf of only around 2 feet. Beachgoers should take note of all
  beach flags and follow the orders of beach safety officials.
  Double Red Flags mean that the water is closed to the public,
  due to numerous and life-threatening rip currents, but the beach
  remains open. Do not enter the water under Double Red Flags.

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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Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
803 PM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

FLZ108-260000-
/O.EXA.KTAE.HT.Y.0003.240625T1600Z-240626T0000Z/
South Walton-
Including the cities of Turquoise Beach, Portland, Freeport,
Bunker, Port Washington, Sandestin, and Santa Rosa Beach
803 PM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 111 expected.

* WHERE...South Walton County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.

&&

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