Rip Current Statement 05/17/2025 08:59 for Florida areas

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued May 17 at 11:59AM EDT until May 18 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2025 - 8:59am
Expires: 
May 17, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
South Walton; Coastal Bay
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL