Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
626 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-232000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260723T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260723T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-260724T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
626 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 3 PM CDT this
  afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT
  this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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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