Tropical Storm Andrea Heads to Northern Gulf

Our first named storm of the 2013 Atlantic season has formed in the Gulf and is expected to pass to the east of South Walton. Dry air in the western gulf should keep Tropical Storm Andrea from strengthening much, but we are already getting monster surf in SoWal

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We are currently flying double red flags - no swimming! Read more about beach and water safety, and our beach flag system.

We expect heavy surf to continue for at least a couple of days, with plenty of rip currents forming near shore.