Strong winds and currents trigger double red flags at Pensacola Beach on Wednesday. What is the beach flag color today?

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Beach warning flags have been used for decades ...

Particularly so, when people choose to ignore, or don't know what warning signs or flags may mean. Here's some clarity on signage at the beach, beginning with the purple flag. Often, the first ...