pay close attention to the beach flag warning system which provides updates on water conditions. Green flags: indicate calm waters Yellow flags: normal conditions, however swimmers should stay alert.

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 ...

According to Clair Pease, a member of the Bay County Commission, double-red surf flags were distributed to about 100 or so beach vendors on Wednesday to help them prepare for the approaching waves ...