When this flag is up, weak swimmers should refrain from going into the water, while others should exercise "enhanced care and caution." As with many things, red indicates hazards on the beach.

Pensacola Beach Lifeguards have updated its beach flag system for both Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. The latest change adds a double red flag that closes the beaches to all swimming and wading ...

A red flag warning on the beach is a serious safety alert issued by lifeguards or beach authorities. It signifies extremely dangerous swimming conditions due to strong currents, high surf ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- For the second straight day, double red flags are flying at Pensacola Beach on Wednesday. This means the Gulf is completely closed to all swimmers and waders. Escambia County ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Dauphin Island Public Safety says in a Facebook post that the beach warning flags are red Sunday. Red flag indicates a high hazard, meaning high surf and strong current.