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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS Mobile, AL

August 10, 2016Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Aug 10, 2016, 8:23 AM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Aug 10, 2016, 10:47 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 10, 2016, 8:23 AM CDT (13:23 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 10, 2016, 10:47 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 13, 2016, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 227 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2016-08-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1346 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2016-08-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -27 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1346 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-14 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
642 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

840 
WHUS44 KMOB 101323
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
823 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW ASSOCIATED WITH AN UPPER SYSTEM MOVING SLOWLY
WEST OVER THE AREA THROUGH FRIDAY COMBINED WITH AN INCREASING TIDAL
CYCLE THROUGH THE WEEK WILL HELP BRING A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TO
THE AREA.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-102130-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-160813T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0023.160811T1200Z-160813T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
823 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING.

* TIMING...THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF
CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT. SWIM IN
A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE... FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED... FLOAT OR TREAD WATER
UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
346 
WHUS44 KMOB 101547
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1047 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW ASSOCIATED WITH AN UPPER SYSTEM MOVING
SLOWLY WEST OVER THE AREA THROUGH FRIDAY COMBINED WITH AN
INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE THROUGH THE WEEK WILL HELP BRING A HIGH
RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TO THE AREA.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-110315-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0023.160810T1547Z-160813T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1047 AM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...FLOAT
OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
817 
WHUS44 KMOB 110236
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
936 PM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTHWEST FLOW ASSOCIATED WITH A BROAD SURFACE
TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CENTRAL GULF STATES...COMBINED WITH
AN INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE BRINGS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TO THE
AREA THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-160813T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
936 PM CDT WED AUG 10 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...
FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
070 
WHUS44 KMOB 111124 AAA
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
624 AM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW COMBINED 
WITH AN INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE BRINGS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TO
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. 

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111930-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-160813T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
624 AM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...
FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
950 
WHUS44 KMOB 111635
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1135 AM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW COMBINED WITH
AN INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE BRINGS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TO
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-120100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-160813T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1135 AM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...
FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
983 
WHUS44 KMOB 120206
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
906 PM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW COMBINED WITH
AN INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE BRINGS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TO
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121015-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-160813T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
906 PM CDT THU AUG 11 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...
FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
885 
WHUS44 KMOB 121009
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
509 AM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW COMBINED WITH
AN INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE BRINGS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TO
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH THIS EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-160813T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
509 AM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...
FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
613 
WHUS44 KMOB 121434
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
934 AM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW COMBINED WITH
AN INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE BRINGS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TO
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH THIS
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-160813T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
934 AM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...
FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
530 
WHUS44 KMOB 122020
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
320 PM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY...

.A MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW COMBINED WITH
AN INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE BRINGS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TO
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH SATURDAY.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130430-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-160814T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
320 PM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT INTO SATURDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...
FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
033 
WHUS44 KMOB 130405
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1105 PM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO OCCASIONALLY STRONG SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WIND FLOW
COMBINED WITH AN INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE BRINGS A HIGH RISK OF RIP
CURRENTS TO GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH
SATURDAY.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131215-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-160814T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1105 PM CDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...
FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
739 
WHUS44 KMOB 130948
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
448 AM CDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO OCCASIONALLY STRONG ONSHORE WIND FLOW COMBINED WITH
AN INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE MAINTAINS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG
THE GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH THIS
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-160814T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
448 AM CDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...
FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$
718 
WHUS44 KMOB 131708
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1208 PM CDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT INTO THIS EVENING...

.A MODERATE TO OCCASIONALLY STRONG ONSHORE WIND FLOW COMBINED
WITH AN INCREASING TIDAL CYCLE MAINTAINS A HIGH RISK OF RIP
CURRENTS ALONG THE GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
THROUGH THIS EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-160814T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1208 PM CDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...INTO THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE-
THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD.
IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT.
SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO
ESCAPE...FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED...
FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 10, 7:32 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB118 min
Aug 10, 9:29 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB61 min
Aug 10, 10:30 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB30 min
Aug 10, 11:45 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBBaldwin3 hr
Aug 10, 12:40 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBBaldwin3 hr
Aug 10, 1:35 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBBaldwin3 hr
Aug 10, 2:10 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB65 min
Aug 10, 2:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin44 min
Aug 10, 2:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile31 min
Aug 10, 2:33 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB42 min
Aug 10, 2:58 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Escambia2 hr
Aug 10, 3:10 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBMobile3 hr
Aug 10, 3:16 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB89 min
Aug 10, 3:45 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBBaldwin3 hr
Aug 10, 4:29 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningMOBBaldwin3 hr
Aug 10, 9:59 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBEscambia3 hr
Aug 10, 2:01 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBSanta Rosa119 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.