The Beach Flags in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, designate the water conditions for that day. It is incredibly important to check them before entering the Gulf of Mexico. I can't stress ...

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Bay County officials are partnering with beach vendors to install smaller surf flags along the Gulf of Mexico to warn beachgoers of dangerous conditions. The smaller flags will be placed near the ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - We are getting into the busy season and it’s important to know the beach flag system. Especially when there is dangerous marine life present. Purple flags are ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you plan on heading out to the beach this week for Spring Break, pay close attention to the beach flag warning system which provides updates on water conditions. Green flags ...

Beachgoers are encouraged to swim near lifeguards at guarded beaches this Independence Day. Bay County has three guarded beaches: Russell-Fields Pier, Rick Seltzer Park, and the M.B. Miller Pier.

Rip current risks are moderate at Pensacola Beach through Tuesday night. Those risks will subside before July 4 weekend. Water conditions at Pensacola Beach during the week of July 4 will start off ...