Weather Alerts For Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Rip Current Statement
-Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1245 AM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf- 1245 AM EST Sat Feb 28 2026 /1145 PM CST Fri Feb 27 2026/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW 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. &&
Pollen Alert
-Pollen Index: 9.6 Pollen Level: medium-high Predominant Pollen: Maple, Elm and Cedar/Juniper Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Saturday will be increasing over today's levels in the high range. This is likely to be caused in part by higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint. These overall conditions could make it a bit more difficult for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.