πͺΌ NEW: Jellyfish Reports & Interactive Map for 30A & the Emerald Coast
Check the map & report what you see:
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π 5-Day Beach Flag Forecast:
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πͺΌ JELLYFISH UPDATE β COMMUNITY REPORTS CONTINUE ALONG THE EMERALD COAST
π If you were at the beach today, we'd love to hear from you.
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π Beach name
πͺΌ Did you see jellyfish?
β οΈ Any stings?
π How was the water?
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πͺΌJellyfish Update for 30A!
Reports remain mixed today. Most beaches along 30A are seeing few or no jellyfish, but isolated sightings and occasional stings are still being reported in nearby areas. Stay aware, watch for the π£ Purple Flag, and enjoy the Gulf! πβοΈ
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π¦ Shark incidents have made headlines along the Florida Panhandle in recent days.
While shark bites remain extremely rare, awareness is always important. Most beach hazards on 30A continue to come from rip currents, not sharks.
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Good news from 30A! The jellyfish have officially decided to leave the area. After several weeks of purple flags along our beaches, this morning marks a change - no more purple flags in sight π.
Looks like our stinging visitors have moved onβ¦at least for now !
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π« This is not a chemical pollution event and there are currently no official reports of a major toxic red tide bloom impacting 30A. This is a natural marine event.
π As always, conditions can change quickly.
Please check the real-time beach flag before entering the water
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π¬οΈ Why now?
Winter wind patterns and recent strong onshore flow have likely pushed them toward the coastline, where theyβve accumulated over the past few days.
30A Beach Update πβοΈ
The water temperature is currently 58Β°F β this is the coldest week of the year on 30A.
Good news ahead π starting next week, water temperatures are expected to gradually rise as conditions improve.
Cold nowβ¦ but warmer swims are on the way π
Flag Forecast
π¬οΈπ Sunday: DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXPECTED
Due to stronger winds, rough surf, and hazardous rip currents, the beach flag is expected to turn RED on Sunday.
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π Always check the actual flag posted on the beach before entering the water.
After an incredible 172 days in a row, the purple flag has finally come down on the 30A beaches.
The jellyfish have officially packed their suitcases and left. π§³π
For now: enjoy the beaches, enjoy a moment without our gelatinous little visitors!
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