A purple flag at the beach signals dangerous marine life—an often-ignored warning that could protect you from serious harm in the water

a suggestion.”

No.

Purple flags are based on real conditions and should always be taken seriously.

WHY BEACH FLAG SYSTEMS EXIST

Beach warning systems were designed to communicate danger quickly and clearly.

Each color represents a different type of risk:

Red Flag = High hazard conditions
Yellow Flag = Moderate hazard conditions
Green Flag = Low hazard conditions
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