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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1206 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

FLZ108-112-110015-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-261011T1500Z/
/O.EXP.KTAE.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-261010T1600Z/
/O.EXB.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-261011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0070.000000T0000Z-261012T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
1106 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday
  night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1206 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

FLZ114-115-110015-
/O.EXP.KTAE.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-261010T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-261011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0070.000000T0000Z-261012T0800Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1206 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026 /1106 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Gulf and Coastal Franklin Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
  this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late
  Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1205 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

GAZ217-219-239-241-SCZ148>151-110000-
/O.CON.KCHS.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-261011T0000Z/
Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-
1205 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1158 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

NCZ106-108-110000-
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0003.261010T1800Z-261011T1200Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-261011T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1158 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1158 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

SCZ054-056-110000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-261011T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1158 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...Today.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1101 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

FLZ124-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-111000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261011T1000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Flagler-Northeast Coastal St. Johns-
Southeast Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1101 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1101 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

FLZ125-111000-
/O.UPG.KJAX.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-261011T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.W.0002.261010T1501Z-261011T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0005.261011T1000Z-261011T2100Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-261011T1000Z/
Coastal Duval-
1101 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 5 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal
  flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Duval County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 6 AM EDT Sunday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the
  Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 5 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
930 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

TXZ451-454-455-110000-
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-261012T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-261012T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-261011T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
930 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For
  the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet in
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the
  High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles,
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
907 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

ALZ265-266-110000-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-261010T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-261011T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
907 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
907 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

FLZ202-204-206-110000-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-261011T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.261010T1407Z-261010T2000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-261011T2300Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
907 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
955 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-110000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-261011T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-261012T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
955 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves
  expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal
  flooding expected.

* WHERE...Pinellas and Coastal Hillsborough Counties.

* WHEN...For the the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 8 AM EDT
  this morning. For the High Surf Risk, through 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
654 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

TXZ436>439-102000-
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-261011T0100Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
654 AM CDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
  Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
  Bolivar Peninsula.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. 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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1156 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

TXZ345-442-443-447-101700-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0006.261010T0456Z-261011T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-261012T0600Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1156 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
  the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper
  water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to
  anyone entering the surf.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1253 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

FLZ168-110000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-261011T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-261011T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1253 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Sunday
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1253 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

FLZ069-110000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-261011T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-261011T0000Z/
Coastal Collier County-
1253 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Sunday
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1218 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-110500-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-261011T0500Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
1218 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin,
  and Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.

&&

$$

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