Franklin County, FL

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In effect from Thursday 10/29 3:48 AM EDT – Monday 11/02 2:00 AM EST

Issued by NWS Tallahassee FL

What

Dangerous rip currents.

Where

Franklin County Beaches.

When

Through late Sunday night.

Impacts

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

What to Do

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 Impacted

  • Coastal Franklin

Tips to Stay Safe

Rip currents may create dangerous swimming conditions in the area.  

  • If you enter the water, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. 
  • Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times. 
  • If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. 

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From the Forecaster

Wetter Start to November

Created by the NWS Tallahassee WFO

As the calendar changes from October to November, the weather will also change from dry to a somewhat wet first week of November. Dry weather is currently forecast through most of Saturday, then turning wetter by Sunday.

As the calendar changes from October to November, the weather will also change from dry to a somewhat wet first week of November. Dry weather is currently forecast through most of Saturday, then turning wetter by Sunday.

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