If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim againstthe current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin CoastalCounties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal andOkaloosa Coastal Counties.* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday afternoon.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.