Weather Alerts For Panama City, FL

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1210 AM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf- 1210 AM EST Fri Feb 27 2026 /1110 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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. &&