Active Alerts Alys Beach, FL

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.* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.* WHEN...Through late tonight.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Late-morning web cams showed decent surf atthe Panhandle beaches where single red flags are flying.