Active AlertsCoastal Bay

What: Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where: Bay, Gulf State Park beaches, and Franklin County Beaches.
When: From 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon through this evening.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.