⚠️Moderate to high risk for rip currents through the holiday weekend
⚠️High risk at NE FL beaches today
🚨 HIGH #RipCurrent Risk means the surf is dangerous for *ALL LEVELS* of swimmers.
🏖 Always follow the advice of local beach patrol & beach flags.
🕶 Be #BeachSmart!
Original tweet : https://nitter.boldcity.social/NWSJacksonville/status/1674780954894950404
#ALwx 🌊 Beach Survival Tips:
⚠️Caught in a #ripcurrent? DON'T PANIC.
🏊Good swimmer? Swim parallel to shore til you clear the pull of the rip current.
🤷Not a skilled swimmer? Flip on your back & float.
📣WAVE & YELL to get the lifeguard's attention!
⛱️Be #BeachSmart!
We've been talking a lot about the heat recently & for good reason, but another little-known weather impact has become a major concern with deadly outcomes over the last few weeks is #RipCurrent's
🌊 We don't generally deal with rip currents much across coastal MS & SELA but it has been a tragic few weeks for our neighbors in @NWSMobile and @NWSTallahassee
🔴 Please help us spread the word to educate everyone about rip current safety.
🦩 Be #BeachSmart
🏖️ There is a lot of great information that can be found on these 2 sites
weather.gov/safety/ripcurren…
weather.gov/mob/social_ripcu…
And for a beach forecast
weather.gov/beach/
Pass this info along and help every Break the GRIP of the RIP
🦩 Be #BeachSmart
6/26 - ⚠️ There is a HIGH risk for rip currents along Gulf, Bay, and Walton county beaches today. The water is dangerous for ALL swimmers.
If caught in a rip current:
🏊Swim parallel to shore
⬆️Float if you can't escape
👋📣Yell & wave for help
🏝 Be #BeachSmart
#ALwx 🌴 BEACH FORECAST: The #RipCurrent risk remains MODERATE for coastal Alabama and northwest Florida beaches today with a LOW risk for the remainder of the weekend.
Area beaches are dangerous today. Heed the beach flags and local officials about the state of the waters. #knowbeforeyougo #flwx #gawx #alwx #beachsmart
#knowbeforeyougo #flwx #gawx #alwx #beachsmart
#ALwx 🤔Caught in a #RipCurrent?
⚠️DO NOT PANIC!
🌊Relax & float to conserve energy.
🏊Good swimmer? Swim parallel to shore til you clear the pull of the rip current.
🤷Not a skilled swimmer? Flip on your back & float.
📣WAVE & YELL to get the lifeguard's attention.
🏖️Be #BeachSmart.
#ALwx ⚠️HIGH RISK of #RipCurrents continues for the coastal Alabama and northwest Florida beaches.
🔴KNEE DEEP IS TOO DEEP. For your safety, STAY OUT OF THE GULF WATERS!
🌊Dangerous rip currents will persist at the local beaches through at least Saturday.
🌴 Be #BeachSmart, Y'all!
nitter.ai6yr.org/ForecasterJGG/status/1669034164203528230#m
#alwx #ripcurrents #beachsmart
#ALwx 🌴 Planning on enjoying the weather at the beach this weekend?
⚠️ The local #RipCurrent Risk remains LOW for coastal Alabama and northwest Florida beaches this weekend!
#ALwx 🤔Caught in a #RipCurrent?
⚠️DO NOT PANIC!
🌊Relax & float to conserve energy
🏊Good swimmer? Swim parallel to shore til you clear the pull of the rip current
🤷Not a skilled swimmer? Flip on your back & float
📣WAVE & YELL to get the lifeguard's attention
🏖️Be #BeachSmart
#ALwx 👋 Heading to the northern Gulf Coast for the weekend?
🌊 Check out our clickable beach forecast with #RipCurrent information before jumping into the Gulf! https://weather.gov/tae/ripcurrentaw…
🏝🥥 Be #BeachSmart!
Here's some good tips if you're headed to the beach this summer!
#BeachSmart!
nitter.ai6yr.org/NWSMobile/status/1663266457726377984#m
#ALwx 🌊 Beach Survival Tips:
⚠️Caught in a #ripcurrent? DON'T PANIC.
🏊Good swimmer? Swim parallel to shore til you clear the pull of the rip current.
🤷Not a skilled swimmer? Flip on your back & float.
📣WAVE & YELL to get the lifeguard's attention!
⛱️Be #BeachSmart!
🌊"I grew up on the Gulf. I know about rip currents. We taught our children about them and still, we nearly had a tragedy." - Beth in Tallahassee, FL
🏖️ Do you know how to survive a #RipCurrent? STAY CALM, WAVE, YELL, and FLOAT!
➡️ Be #BeachSmart. http://www.weather.gov/tae/ripcurrentawareness
#ALwx 🌊See someone in trouble in a #RipCurrent at the beach? Do not go in after them. Instead - call for help!
🏖️Lifeguard not available? Throw them something that floats, but do NOT attempt a rescue. Even lifeguards only attempt a rescue using a flotation device!
🕶️Be #BeachSmart.
#ALwx 🌊#RipCurrent Safety Tips to Know BEFORE You Go
🏖️Check the beach forecast BEFORE you enter the Gulf.
🚩Look for beach warning signs or flags.
🤔If unsure about conditions, ask a lifeguard.
🏊Always swim near lifeguards & know how to swim BEFORE you venture in!
🕶Be #BeachSmart
⛱️ Staying safe at the beach means knowing the dangers BEFORE you head out!
🌴 Great beach weather does not always mean it's safe to swim or play in the Gulf waters.
☀️ #RipCurrents can form on calm, sunny days.
🕶 Be #BeachSmart. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vslqCz4NT44
#ALwx 🌴☀️ BEACHGOERS: 🏊 Swimming in a pool is NOT the same as swimming at a beach with crashing waves, winds and dangerous #RipCurrents.
🌊 Be #BeachSmart this weekend! https://weather.gov/tae/ripcurrentaw…
#alwx #ripcurrents #beachsmart