Beach Warning Flags Signs are for use with beach warning flags to ensure public awareness to the water conditions. Mountable so they are great for attaching to buildings, lifeguard stands, and posts.

Please see photos as part of description. Obvious wear as this is genuine signage.

Beach Warning Flags Signs are for use with beach warning flags to ensure public awareness to the water conditions. A favorite among most beach and open water rescue lifeguard teams.

Engineer Grade, Anodized, Reflective Aluminum Sheeting

.080 Aluminum with Chemical Conversion Coating Covered with White Engineer Reflective Sheeting

Rounded Corners

Four pre-drilled holes for mounting

Meets the State of Florida regulations

Florida's beach warning flag program uses flags in four colors accompanied by interpretive signs along the beach to explain the meaning of each color.

DOUBLE RED FLAG: Very High Hazard and water closed to public.

RED FLAG: High Hazard with high surf and strong currents.

YELLOW FLAG: Medium Hazard with moderate surf and/or strong currents.

GREEN FLAG: Low Hazard with calm conditions, but caution still advised.

PURPLE FLAG: Dangerous marine life.

Swimmers will see the purple flag in conjunction with another color, such as red, yellow or green.

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The safety and enjoyment of Florida’s public beaches are affected by changes in tide and surf conditions. To minimize the risks of drowning or serious injury, the Florida Coastal Management Program worked with the Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association, the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) and the International Life Saving Federation to develop a uniform warning flag program for use by Florida’s beachfront communities.

Why does Florida need a uniform warning flag system?

Many residents and visitors travel to different parts of the state to enjoy Florida’s beautiful public beaches, and many beach communities post warning flags. Differences in flag colors, sizes and symbols from place-to-place can confuse beach goers, thereby decreasing the effectiveness of efforts to improve public safety. The Florida Legislature decided that a uniform flag system would provide the best measure of safety and, in 2005, amended section 380.276, F.S., to require that all public beaches displaying warning flags using only the flags developed for the state’s warning program.

How does it work?

Florida’s beach warning flag program uses flags in four colors accompanied by interpretive signs along the beach to explain the meaning of each color. To the extent funds are available, warning flags and interpretive signs are provided free of charge to local governments that provide public beach access. The communities that receive the free warning flags and interpretive signs are responsible for installing, properly using, and maintaining the flags and signs.

Are flags used to warn of the presence of rip currents?

The beach flags provide general warnings about overall surf conditions and do not specifically advise the public of the presence of rip currents. However, increased awareness of natural conditions that pose a significant risk at the beach, such as rip currents, is a critical element to improve public safety. Therefore, in addition to this warning system, the FCMP also distributes rip current educational signs to local governments and public parks in the state of Florida if funds are available.

Since 2004, FCMP has distributed these comprehensive national signs that were developed through the combined efforts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service (NWS) and SeaGrant, and the USLA. To further your understanding on the dynamics and dangers of rip currents, FCMP encourages you to consult the professional advice provided by the NWS and the USLA.

What are the dimensions of the flags and signs?

Each flag measure 29.25”H. x 39”W. The signs are 30” x 36”.

***Specifications for Beach Warning Flag Signs***

-Sign Size: 30 wide X 36 high

-Sign Materials: .080 Engineer Grade, Anodized, Reflective Aluminum Sheeting; .080 Aluminum with Chemical Conversion Coating Covered with White Engineer Reflective Sheeting; or Approved Equivalent. Two Standard Radius Holes for Mounting; Standard Rounded Corners.

-Sign Color: Signs shall have black border and letters and use 3 M 700 series reflective ink colors. The pantone colors for the flag graphic shall be: Green (PMS 348); Yellow (PMS 123); Red (PMS 186); and Purple (PMS 266).

***Specifications for Beach Warning Flags***

-Flag Size: Flags shall be 750 mm x 1000 mm or English equivalent with rust-proof grommets.

-Flag Sets: Five (5) rectangle beach warning flags in four (4) colors, one of which will have a 26 inch diameter white no swim graphic [PDF - 12 KB] printed on both sides.

-Flag Colors: b Green Flag. PMS 348 Pantone Color Acid Dye. b Yellow Flag. PMS 123 Pantone Color Acid Dye. b Red Flag. PMS 186 Pantone Color Acid Dye. b Red Flag with Graphic. PMS 186 Pantone Color Acid Dye. The graphic must be white and positioned in the middle of the flag. No screen-printing, sprayed on, painted on, or sewed on graphics are allowed. The No Swim graphic is attached as Attachment B. b Purple Flag. PMS 266 Pantone Color Acid Dye.

-Fabric: Flags shall be of 200 denier DuPont SolarMax UV resistant nylon or approved equivalent. Fabric must be double-sided (2) pieces of fabric sewn together and treated for water repellency.

-Finishing: Flags shall include a white tape header made with 2 rust-proof grommets. Two (2) rows of X stitching through the center of the flag are required to prevent ballooning. Four (4) rows of stitching top, bottom, and fly end are required.