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Rip Current Statement Extended Through 1 a.m. EDT Monday in South Walton

The National Weather Service has extended the high rip current risk for Walton County beaches through early Monday morning.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 30, 2026, 12:31 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 30, 2026, 12:53 p.m. ET
The has extended a for Walton County Beaches in South Walton, now in effect until 1 a.m. EDT Monday, August 31. The was originally set to expire earlier Sunday evening. The warning, issued at 12:25 p.m. EDT Sunday, August 30, warns of dangerous rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Officials advise swimming near a lifeguard, and if caught in a rip current, to relax and float, not swim against the current, and if able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 30, 2026, 12:42 p.m. ET

    Rip Current Statement Issued for South Walton Through 1 a.m. EDT Monday

    The National Weather Service Tallahassee FL has issued a Rip Current Statement for South Walton, in effect from 12:25 p.m. EDT Sunday, August 30, 2026, until 1:00 a.m. EDT Monday, August 31, 2026. The statement warns of dangerous rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

    Officials advise swimming near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float; do not 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.

  2. Aug 30, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET

    National Weather Service Extends Flood Watch Through Late Monday Night in South Walton

    The National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Florida, warns that rip currents at South Walton beaches can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. The warning is in effect from 12:25 p.m. on August 30 until 1:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 31, 2026.

    The service advises swimmers to stay near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not 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.

    The warning covers South Walton beaches in Walton County.

  3. Aug 30, 2026, 12:31 p.m. ETFirst report

    High Rip Current Risk in Effect for South Walton Beaches Through Sunday Evening

    The National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Florida, has issued a Rip Current Statement for South Walton, in effect from 12:25 p.m. EDT Sunday, August 30, 2026, through 1:00 a.m. EDT Monday, August 31, 2026. The statement warns of dangerous rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

    Officials advise swimming near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float; do not 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.

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