Rip Current Statement issued January 9 at 1:52PM CST until January 11 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT…For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE…In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN…For the High Surf Warning, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM CST
Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday morning
through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and
docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming
conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.