Rip currents pose the greatest threat to swimmers, but beachgoers should also be careful about wildlife and sun exposure.

Current Pensacola Beach flag: Yellow — There are moderate surf and current conditions. Swimmers should use extra caution when heading into the water. Local beaches spanning from Dauphin Island, ...

Galveston’s Flag Warning System gives you a fast, visual way to know how safe the water is for swimming or what might be ...

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 ...

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach beach safety officials are alerting visitors to heed the flag warning system. For two weeks already this month, purple flags have flown along the beaches.

Men o' war and jellyfish can sting swimmers. A purple flag means they may be present in the water. Sunbathers should use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, and reapply it regularly.

Kevyn Fowler, a retired photojournalist for local station WMTW, captured video of a lion's mane jellyfish washed ashore in ...

A purple flag means there are stinging marine animals present, such as jellyfish, stingrays and men o’ war. The absence of flags does not mean the water is safe.

Additionally, officials raise flags on Hilton Head to advise beachgoers of certain conditions. Purple flags indicate the presence of dangerous marine life, such as sharks, stingrays and jellyfish.