Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1129 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

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Coastal Franklin-
1129 AM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy northeast winds following a cold
  front will produce a longshore current along St George Island
  and 2-ft surf. More breeziness anticipated tonight into midday
  tomorrow.

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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