# HEADLINE
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HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Dangerous rip currents expected.
WHERE
In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties.
WHEN
From Saturday morning through Monday evening.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
ISSUED AT
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12:11 PM CDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Mobile AL
HEADER
Coastal Hazard Message
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Santa Rosa Coastal, Baldwin Coastal, Escambia Coastal, Mobile Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal
