Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution.Secure outdoor objects.
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph.* WHERE...Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, and South Walton Counties.* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT /5 PM EDT/ this afternoon.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning through Tuesdayevening.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf conditions will begin to deteoriatelate this morning, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms throughTuesday.