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High Surf Advisory 2, NWS Miami, FL

October 2, 2017Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this high surf advisory at Oct 2, 2017, 4:43 PM EDT for Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Oct 3, 2017, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 53 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 2, 2017, 4:43 PM EDT (20:43 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 3, 2017, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 5, 2017, 10:00 AM EDT
In force
53 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

County Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 93 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2017-10-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 440 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2017-10-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -10 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
440 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
838 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-10 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
8 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

784 
WHUS42 KMFL 022043
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
443 PM EDT MON OCT 2 2017

FLZ168-032200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.171003T0900Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.171003T0900Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
COASTAL PALM BEACH-
443 PM EDT MON OCT 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES ON TUESDAY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL BE AROUND
  630 AM AND 7 PM.
 
* WAVES AND SURF...STRONG EAST WINDS WILL DRIVE SEAS TO 10 TO 12
  FEET OFF THE COAST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-032200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.171003T0900Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI-DADE-
443 PM EDT MON OCT 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES ON TUESDAY WILL BE BETWEEN 7 AND 730 AM AND 7
  AND 8 PM. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$


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8 follow-up statements
884 
WHUS42 KMFL 030746
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
346 AM EDT TUE OCT 3 2017

FLZ168-032115-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.171003T0900Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.171003T0900Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
COASTAL PALM BEACH-
346 AM EDT TUE OCT 3 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING 
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH 
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES ON TUESDAY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL BE 
  AROUND 630 AM AND 7 PM. 

* WAVES AND SURF...STRONG EAST WINDS WILL DRIVE SEAS TO 10 TO 12 
  FEET OFF THE COAST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-032115-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.171003T0900Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI-DADE-
346 AM EDT TUE OCT 3 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING 
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH 
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES ON TUESDAY WILL BE BETWEEN 7 AND 730 AM AND 7 
  AND 8 PM. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$


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260 
WHUS42 KMFL 031441
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
1041 AM EDT TUE OCT 3 2017

FLZ168-041200-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
COASTAL PALM BEACH-
1041 AM EDT TUE OCT 3 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL BE AROUND 7 PM ON
  TUESDAY AND AROUND 7:20 AM ON WEDNESDAY.
 
* WAVES AND SURF...STRONG EAST WINDS WILL DRIVE SEAS TO 10 TO 12 
  FEET OFF THE COAST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-041200-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI-DADE-
1041 AM EDT TUE OCT 3 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN BROWARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES WILL BE
  AROUND 8 PM ON TUESDAY AND 8 AM ON WEDNESDAY.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$


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521 
WHUS42 KMFL 032039
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
439 PM EDT TUE OCT 3 2017

FLZ168-050000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
COASTAL PALM BEACH-
439 PM EDT TUE OCT 3 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL BE AROUND 7 PM THIS
  EVENING, AND AROUND 730 AM AND 8 PM ON WEDNESDAY. 

* WAVES AND SURF...STRONG EAST WINDS WILL DRIVE SEAS TO PEAK
  AROUND 10 TO 12 FEET OFF THE COAST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LATE
  TONIGHT. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-050000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171005T0800Z/
COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI-DADE-
439 PM EDT TUE OCT 3 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN BROWARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES WILL BE
  BETWEEN 7 AND 8 PM TONIGHT, AND BETWEEN 730 AND 8 AM AND 8 AND 9
  PM ON WEDNESDAY. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$


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908 
WHUS42 KMFL 040758
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
358 AM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

FLZ168-041600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
COASTAL PALM BEACH-
358 AM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL BE AROUND 730 AM AND
  8 PM TODAY...AND 8 AM AND 830 PM THURSDAY. 

* WAVES AND SURF...STRONG EAST WINDS WILL DRIVE BREAKERS TO PEAK 
  AROUND 10 FEET OFF THE COAST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-041600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI-DADE-
358 AM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN BROWARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES WILL BE
  BETWEEN 730 AND 8 AM TODAY AND BETWEEN 8 AND 9 PM TONIGHT. HIGH
  TIDES THURSDAY WILL BE BETWEEN 9 AND 930 AM THURSDAY AND BETWEEN
  9 AND 10 PM THURSDAY NIGHT.

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$


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767 
WHUS42 KMFL 041414
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
1014 AM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

FLZ168-042215-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
COASTAL PALM BEACH-
1014 AM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING 
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH 
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL BE AROUND 730 AM 
  AND 8 PM TODAY...AND 8 AM AND 830 PM THURSDAY. 

* WAVES AND SURF...STRONG EAST WINDS WILL DRIVE BREAKERS TO PEAK 
  AROUND 10 FEET OFF THE COAST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-042215-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI-DADE-
1014 AM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING 
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH 
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN BROWARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES WILL BE 
  BETWEEN 730 AND 8 AM TODAY AND BETWEEN 8 AND 9 PM TONIGHT. 
  HIGH TIDES THURSDAY WILL BE BETWEEN 9 AND 930 AM THURSDAY AND 
  BETWEEN 9 AND 10 PM THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$


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706 
WHUS42 KMFL 041510
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
1110 AM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

FLZ168-042315-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
COASTAL PALM BEACH-
1110 AM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING 
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH 
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL BE AROUND 730 AM 
  AND 8 PM TODAY...AND 8 AM AND 830 PM THURSDAY. 

* WAVES AND SURF...STRONG EAST WINDS WILL DRIVE BREAKERS TO PEAK 
  AROUND 10 FEET OFF THE COAST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-042315-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI-DADE-
1110 AM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING 
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH 
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN BROWARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES WILL BE 
  BETWEEN 730 AND 8 AM TODAY AND BETWEEN 8 AND 9 PM TONIGHT. 
  HIGH TIDES THURSDAY WILL BE BETWEEN 9 AND 930 AM THURSDAY AND 
  BETWEEN 9 AND 10 PM THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$


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142 
WHUS42 KMFL 042016
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
416 PM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

FLZ168-051000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
COASTAL PALM BEACH-
416 PM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING 
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH 
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL BE AROUND 730 AM 
  AND 8 PM TODAY...AND 8 AM AND 830 PM THURSDAY. 

* WAVES AND SURF...STRONG EAST WINDS WILL DRIVE BREAKERS TO PEAK 
  AROUND 10 FEET OFF THE COAST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-051000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI-DADE-
416 PM EDT WED OCT 4 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN BROWARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES WILL BE
  BETWEEN 8 AND 9 PM TONIGHT. HIGH TIDES THURSDAY WILL BE BETWEEN
  9 AND 930 AM THURSDAY AND BETWEEN 9 AND 10 PM THURSDAY NIGHT. 

* TIMING...THROUGH AT LEAST THURSDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$


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243 
WHUS42 KMFL 050740
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
340 AM EDT THU OCT 5 2017

FLZ168-051545-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171006T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171005T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
COASTAL PALM BEACH-
340 AM EDT THU OCT 5 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL BE AROUND 8 AM AND
  830 PM TODAY AND AROUND 9 AM FRIDAY. 

* WAVES AND SURF...STRONG EAST WINDS WILL DRIVE BREAKERS TO PEAK
  AROUND 10 FEET OFF THE COAST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY THIS MORNING.

* TIMING...COASTAL FLOODING AT HIGH TIDE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-051545-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-171006T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-171006T0600Z/
COASTAL BROWARD-COASTAL MIAMI-DADE-
340 AM EDT THU OCT 5 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...LIKELY FLOODING OF COASTAL ROADS, PARKING
  LOTS, AND DOCKS IN VULNERABLE AREAS DURING THE TIMES OF HIGH
  TIDE. HIGH TIDES IN BROWARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES WILL BE
  BETWEEN 9 AND 930 AM TODAY AND BETWEEN 9 AND 10 PM TONIGHT. HIGH
  TIDE WILL BE BETWEEN 9 AND 10 AM FRIDAY MORNING. 

* TIMING...COASTAL FLOODING AT HIGH TIDE THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG RIP CURRENTS ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR ALONG THE 
  ATLANTIC BEACHES, WHICH WILL BE HAZARDOUS FOR THOSE IN THE 
  SURF ZONE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE, WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS, JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS, BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DON'T SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT. IF ABLE, SWIM IN A
DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE
SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES
WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE.

&&

$$


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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high surf advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Miami, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high surf advisory went out at Oct 2, 1:22 PM EDT, 3 hours 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 2, 1:22 PM EDT, 3 hours 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Miami FL
122 PM EDT Mon Oct 2 2017

.AVIATION...
The winds will remain easterly this afternoon into tonight, as
speeds will be around 15G25KT before decreasing to 10-15KTS except
5 to 10 knots KAPF taf site. Showers and a few thunderstorms will
continue over South Florida through tonight. However, the
coverage of the thunderstorms will not be enough to put into the
taf sites. Therefore, VCSH will be the dominate weather for the
taf sites. The ceiling and vis will also remain in VFR conditions,
but could fall down into MVFR conditions with passage of showers
and thunderstorms.

&&
AVIATION...54/BNB

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 1026 AM EDT Mon Oct 2 2017/

..HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS EAST COAST BEACHES...
..WET PATTERN SETTING UP THIS WEEK INTO THIS WEEKEND...

UPDATE...
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms have been occurring
over the east coast metro areas of South Florida early this
morning. The latest short range models are showing some drier air
over the western Atlantic waters will work from the northeast to
the southwest through the afternoon hours. This will push the
shower and thunderstorm activity from the east coast metro areas
to the interior and west coast metro areas this afternoon.
However, there could still be a few showers or thunderstorms over
the east coast metro areas this afternoon. Therefore, the highest
pops will slowly push westward through the afternoon hours over
South Florida.

The PWAT values this morning from the MIA sounding is showing
around 2 inches which is the above the normal PWAT value of 1.7
inches. Therefore, any thunderstorms that do develop this
afternoon will be capable of producing heavy rainfall.

The winds will also continue to increase across South Florida
through the afternoon hours and should be breeze to windy
conditions by this evening over most of the area including the
local waters of South Florida. Therefore, the high risk of rip
currents will continue along the east coast beaches, and the SCA
will also continue for all of the waters this afternoon into
tonight.

Rest of the forecast looks good at this time and no other changes
are planned.

&&
UPDATE...54/BNB

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 727 AM EDT Mon Oct 2 2017/

AVIATION...
The winds will be easterly today around 15 knots with gusts up to
25 knots at all of the east coast taf sites. There should be
showers around this morning before thunderstorms develop this
afternoon over South Florida. Therefore, VCSH until 18Z, then
VCTS for the afternoon hours at all of the taf sites. The ceiling
and vis should remain in the VFR conditions outside of any showers
or thunderstorms, but could fall down into the MVFR conditions
with the showers and thunderstorms. Short fuse tempo groups will
be added to the taf sites, when needed for the showers and
thunderstorms.

&&
AVIATION...54/BNB

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 435 AM EDT Mon Oct 2 2017/

DISCUSSION...
Latest IR satellite loop shows a break in the cloud cover over a
majority of the South Florida peninsula, with scattered cu
streaming in from the Atlantic. NWS radar continues to indicate
widely scattered light to moderate showers spreading quickly
westward, though no lightning activity has been detected. This
morning, there are two feature of note on the WPC surface
analysis, a 1029 mb high over the mid Atlantic and a stationary
front draped along central Florida. The strengthening high has
tightened the pressure gradient, generating breezy easterly winds,
especially along the Atlantic beaches, where winds continue
steady around 20 mph. Synoptic conditions should be stagnant
through the remainder of the day, keeping the chance for showers
elevated and maintaining the breezy east winds. Short term models
indicate occasional heavier showers developing, but with the rapid
movement, not expecting a high flooding threat. With this easterly
flow pattern, maximum temperatures are forecast in the mid 80s, a
few degrees cooler than seasonal norms.

Through mid week to late week: Models continue to strengthen a
high pressure cell over the eastern CONUS and mid Atlantic
regions, tightening surface pressure gradients, and maintaining
moderate to strong easterly flow over South Florida. A stationary
boundary is forecast to remain stagnant across central Florida for
the next several days. This feature will keep deep tropical
moisture advecting over the region from the Atlantic through
midweek, which will continue the wet pattern with scattered to
numerous showers. Weak instability parameters will lead to
embedded lightning strikes, not does not appear to be a large
convective outbreak. Forecast GFS PWAT values fluctuate from
1.75" to 2.25" over the next several days, indicating plenty of
available moisture. Both the GFS and ECMWF show an easterly wave
moving westward over the peninsula from Thursday into Friday. This
would act to further enhance lift and moisture, likely producing
more widespread precipitation. Also, expect an extended period of
breezy easterly winds through at least early Friday, especially
over the coastal waters and along the east coast beaches. Maximum
should continue two to three degrees below normal.

MARINE...
High pressure building into the eastern United States
and mid Atlantic region will create a tight pressure gradient
over South Florida waters, leading to moderate to strong easterly
winds much of the week. Hazardous boating conditions are likely,
especially on Atlantic waters, where waves will increase to 6 to
11 feet though at least mid week.

AVIATION...
East winds are gradually increasing and will become gusty 20-25kt
this afternoon. Shower activity will also gradually increase
embedded in the easterly flow. VCSH remains at all terminals
through the TAF period, and TEMPO or prevailing groups may be
needed this afternoon or evening.

BEACH FORECAST...
Breezy easterly winds will generate rough seas in the surf zone
and strong rip currents along the Atlantic beaches through at
least mid week.
&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
West Palm Beach  85  82  86  82 /  50  40  70  70
Fort Lauderdale  86  81  86  81 /  60  40  70  70
Miami            87  79  86  79 /  60  40  70  70
Naples           89  74  92  76 /  60  40  50  30

&&

.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk through late Wednesday night for FLZ168-
     172-173.

AM...Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EDT Thursday for AMZ650-651-670-
     671.

     Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EDT Thursday for AMZ630.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EDT Thursday for GMZ656-657-676.

&&

UPDATE...54/BNB
DISCUSSION...27/JT
MARINE...27/JT
AVIATION...54/BNB
BEACH FORECAST...27/JT

HYDROLOGY...27/JT
Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 2, 11:09 AM EDT, 5 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida...UPDATED
National Weather Service Miami FL
1109 AM EDT Mon Oct 2 2017

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
030000-
Lake Okeechobee-Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-Glades-Hendry-
Inland Palm Beach-Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-Inland Collier-
Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade-
Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-
Dade-Far South Miami-Dade-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
1109 AM EDT Mon Oct 2 2017

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS EAST COAST BEACHES...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MOST WATERS...
...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS...

This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Rip currents: There is a High Risk for Rip Currents along Atlantic
beaches. Beachgoers must follow all lifeguard and posted warnings.

Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible today
across South Florida. Primary impacts will be cloud to ground
lightning, heavy rain, and gusty winds.

Wind: East winds 20-25 knots expected across Atlantic waters and
around 20 knots over the Gulf waters. A Small Craft Advisory is in
effect for the most of South Florida waters.

Waves: Seas of 7 to 9 feet, mainly in the Gulf stream. A Small Craft
Advisory is in effect for all Atlantic waters.

Flooding: Slow moving thunderstorms today will lead to minor
flooding in low lying and poorly drain areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Wednesday for Atlantic
waters due to east wind of 20 to 30 knots and seas of up to 9 feet in
the Gulf Stream. The risk for rip currents will likely remain high
over all Atlantic beaches during this period as well.

Strong easterly winds along with King tide this week will allow for
possible coastal flooding during high tides along the east coast
beaches of South Florida.

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms, some with heavy rainfall, are
expected through the week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Widespread spotter activation is not anticipated, however individual
spotters are encouraged to report high wind and flooding to the
National Weather Service forecast office in Miami.

For more information...visit the National Weather Service in
Miami website at www.weather.gov/miami.

Baxter

The office that day

Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 2, 3:19 AM EDTRip Current StatementMFLBroward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach6 days
Oct 2, 3:14 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLMiami-Dade2 hr
Oct 2, 4:43 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach7 days

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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.