Franklin County, FL

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In effect from Tuesday 09/15 8:00 PM EDT – Friday 09/18 4:00 AM EDT

Issued by NWS Tallahassee FL

What

Dangerous rip currents expected.

Where

Franklin County Beaches.

When

From this evening through late Thursday 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

Hot Today, Relief on the Way

Created by the NWS Tallahassee WFO

Near record heat today with highs in the mid 90s and heat index values of 100-107. A cold front moves through mid week, with lows falling into the 60s to low 70s. Less oppressive humidity and breezy winds are possible as well.

Weather graphic from NWS Tallahassee titled "Hot Today, Relief on the Way: Cold Front Brings Cooler Nights and Lower Humidity." The left side highlights: Hot Temperatures Today: Near record highs (Tallahassee record 98° set in 1991), highs in the mid-90s with heat indices of 100-107. A Slight Taste of Fall Mid to Late Week: Lows falling into the mid-60s to low-70s, less oppressive humidity, and breezy at times. The right side features a Sept 14-18 forecast table for Albany, Apalachicola, Bainbridge, Cross City, Cuthbert, DeFuniak Springs, Dothan, Panama City, Perry, Tallahassee, Tifton, and Valdosta. Monday's highs are mostly in the mid-90s, steadily cooling to the upper 80s and low 90s by Thursday. Lows drop from the 70s on Monday to the mid-60s and low-70s by Thursday. The graphic is dated Sept 14, 2026.
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