Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin CoastalCounties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal andOkaloosa Coastal Counties.* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.