Rip Current Statement for Mobile Coastal, Baldwin Coastal, Escambia Coastal and Santa Rosa Coastal, Alabama, and 1 more area
In effect until 6:00 PM CST, Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile at 3:29 PM CST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Areas: Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal.
Alabama radarsThe Weather Service's text
WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties.
WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Updates
- Updated3:29 PM CST, Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Updated5:21 AM CST, Monday, November 2, 2026