Rip Current Statement for Coastal Franklin, Florida

Ended at 2:00 AM EST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee at 2:31 PM EDT, Saturday, October 31, 2026.

The Weather Service's text

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.