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High Surf Advisory 3, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this high surf advisory at Apr 28, 2017, 2:56 PM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Apr 29, 2017, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 40 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2017, 2:56 PM CDT (19:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 29, 2017, 12:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- May 1, 2017, 4:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 40 hr
- 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 19:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 3214 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -119 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 554 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 23 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 161 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 329 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 3.3
The text
As transmitted.
414 WHUS44 KMOB 281956 CCA CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 256 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM CDT MONDAY... .A LONG PERIOD ONSHORE SWELL AND MODERATE TO STRONG ONSHORE FLOW MAINTAINS A HIGH RISK FOR DANGEROUS TO POTENTIALLY DEADLY RIP CURRENTS AND HIGH SURF TO BE BREAKING ALONG THE GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA INTO THE WEEKEND. A LONG DURATION OF SOUTHERLY FLOW COMBINED WITH SPRING TIDAL CYCLES WILL ALSO FAVOR THE POTENTIAL WAVE RUNUP AND FLOODING OVER LOW AREAS ALONG SHORE THROUGH THE ENTIRE WEEKEND. ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290300- /O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.170428T2100Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.170429T1700Z-170501T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 256 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM CDT MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM CDT MONDAY. * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. * WAVES AND SURF...5 TO 8 FOOT BREAKERS * TIMING...OVER THE WEEKEND. * 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. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$
10 follow-up statements
502 WHUS44 KMOB 282043 CCA CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 343 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM CDT MONDAY... .A LONG PERIOD ONSHORE SWELL AND MODERATE TO STRONG ONSHORE FLOW MAINTAINS A HIGH RISK FOR DANGEROUS TO POTENTIALLY DEADLY RIP CURRENTS AND HIGH SURF TO BE BREAKING ALONG THE GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA INTO THE WEEKEND. A LONG DURATION OF SOUTHERLY FLOW COMBINED WITH SPRING TIDAL CYCLES WILL ALSO FAVOR THE POTENTIAL WAVE RUNUP AND FLOODING OVER LOW AREAS ALONG SHORE THROUGH THE ENTIRE WEEKEND. ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290300- /O.COR.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.170428T2100Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.COR.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.170429T1700Z-170501T1100Z/ /O.COR.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 343 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM CDT MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM CDT MONDAY. * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. * WAVES AND SURF...5 TO 8 FOOT BREAKERS * TIMING...OVER THE WEEKEND. * IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR DURING AFTERNOON HIGH TIDES. 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. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$
809 WHUS44 KMOB 290331 CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 1031 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM CDT MONDAY... .A LONG PERIOD ONSHORE SWELL AND MODERATE TO STRONG ONSHORE FLOW MAINTAINS A HIGH RISK FOR DANGEROUS TO POTENTIALLY DEADLY RIP CURRENTS AND HIGH SURF TO BE BREAKING ALONG THE GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA INTO THE WEEKEND. A LONG DURATION OF SOUTHERLY FLOW COMBINED WITH SPRING TIDAL CYCLES WILL ALSO FAVOR THE POTENTIAL WAVE RUNUP AND FLOODING OVER LOW AREAS ALONG SHORE THROUGH THE ENTIRE WEEKEND. ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291200- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.170429T1700Z-170501T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 1031 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 6 AM CDT MONDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. * WAVES AND SURF...5 TO 8 FOOT BREAKERS * TIMING...OVER THE WEEKEND. * IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR DURING AFTERNOON HIGH TIDES. 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. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$
129 WHUS44 KMOB 291035 CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 535 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CDT MONDAY... .A LONG PERIOD ONSHORE SWELL AND MODERATE TO STRONG ONSHORE FLOW WILL MAINTAIN A HIGH RISK FOR DANGEROUS TO POTENTIALLY DEADLY RIP CURRENTS AND HIGH SURF TO BE BREAKING ALONG THE GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH THE WEEKEND. A LONG DURATION OF SOUTHERLY FLOW COMBINED WITH SPRING TIDAL CYCLES WILL ALSO FAVOR POTENTIAL WAVE RUNUP AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OVER LOW AREAS ALONG SHORE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291900- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.170429T1700Z-170501T1100Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0600Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 535 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CDT MONDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL NEAR TIMES OF HIGH TIDES. * SURF HEIGHTS...3 TO 5 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT...INCREASING TO 5 TO 8 FEET SUNDAY. * TIMING...THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR DURING AFTERNOON HIGH TIDES. 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. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$
728 WHUS44 KMOB 291900 CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 200 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... .A LONG PERIOD ONSHORE SWELL AND MODERATE TO STRONG ONSHORE FLOW WILL MAINTAIN A HIGH RISK FOR DANGEROUS TO POTENTIALLY DEADLY RIP CURRENTS AND HIGH SURF TO BE BREAKING ALONG THE GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH THE WEEKEND. A LONG DURATION OF SOUTHERLY FLOW COMBINED WITH SPRING TIDAL CYCLES WILL ALSO FAVOR POTENTIAL WAVE RUNUP AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING OVER LOW AREAS ALONG SHORE THROUGH THE WEEKEND. ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300300- /O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 200 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL NEAR TIMES OF HIGH TIDES. * SURF HEIGHTS...3 TO 5 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT...INCREASING TO 5 TO 8 FEET SUNDAY. * TIMING...THROUGH THE WEEKEND. * IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR DURING AFTERNOON HIGH TIDES. 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. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$
145 WHUS44 KMOB 300257 CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 957 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 ...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS PERSIST ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ACROSS COASTAL ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA... ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301100- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 957 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL NEAR HIGH TIDE SUNDAY AFTERNOON. * SURF HEIGHTS...3 TO 5 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT...INCREASING TO 5 TO 8 FEET SUNDAY. * TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY. * IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR SUNDAY AFTERNOON DURING HIGH TIDE...PARTICULARLY ACROSS THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE- THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT. SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED, FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$
028 WHUS44 KMOB 300332 CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 1032 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 ...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS PERSIST ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ACROSS COASTAL ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA... ALZ263-264-301100- /O.EXA.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE CENTRAL-BALDWIN CENTRAL- 1032 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY. * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL ESPECIALLY AROUND HIGH TIDE SUNDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACTS...THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR SUNDAY AFTERNOON DURING HIGH TIDE...PARTICULARLY ACROSS THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY...INCLUDING THE LOWEST LYING PORTIONS OF THE HIGHWAY 90 CAUSEWAY. 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. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$ ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301100- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 1032 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL ESPECIALLY NEAR HIGH TIDE SUNDAY AFTERNOON. * SURF HEIGHTS...3 TO 5 FEET THROUGH TONIGHT...INCREASING TO 5 TO 8 FEET SUNDAY. * TIMING...THROUGH SUNDAY. * IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR SUNDAY AFTERNOON DURING HIGH TIDE...PARTICULARLY ACROSS THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE- THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT. SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED, FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$
288 WHUS44 KMOB 301033 CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 533 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS PERSIST ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ACROSS COASTAL ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA... ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301900- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 533 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL ESPECIALLY NEAR HIGH TIDE THIS AFTERNOON. * SURF HEIGHTS...INCREASING TO 5 TO 8 FEET TODAY. * TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. * IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON DURING HIGH TIDE...PARTICULARLY ACROSS THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY. 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. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$ ALZ263-264-301900- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE CENTRAL-BALDWIN CENTRAL- 533 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL ESPECIALLY AROUND HIGH TIDE SUNDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACTS...THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR SUNDAY AFTERNOON DURING HIGH TIDE...PARTICULARLY ACROSS THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY... INCLUDING THE LOWEST LYING PORTIONS OF THE HIGHWAY 90 CAUSEWAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE- THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT. SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED, FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$
655 WHUS44 KMOB 301901 CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 201 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS PERSIST ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ACROSS COASTAL ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA... ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010300- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 201 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL ESPECIALLY NEAR HIGH TIDE THIS AFTERNOON. * SURF HEIGHTS...5 TO 8 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. * IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON DURING HIGH TIDE...PARTICULARLY ACROSS THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY. 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. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$ ALZ263-264-010300- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE CENTRAL-BALDWIN CENTRAL- 201 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL ESPECIALLY AROUND HIGH TIDE THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACTS...THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON DURING HIGH TIDE...PARTICULARLY ACROSS THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY... INCLUDING THE LOWEST LYING PORTIONS OF THE HIGHWAY 90 CAUSEWAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. RIP CURRENTS ARE LIFE- THREATENING TO ANYONE ENTERING THE SURF. SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT REMAIN CALM. DON'T FIGHT THE CURRENT. SWIM IN A DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE SHORE AND CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP. IF TIRED, FLOAT OR TREAD WATER UNTIL OUT OF THE RIP CURRENT. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$
546 WHUS44 KMOB 302112 CCA CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 412 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS PERSIST ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ACROSS COASTAL ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA... ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010300- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 412 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL ESPECIALLY NEAR HIGH TIDE THIS AFTERNOON. * SURF HEIGHTS...5 TO 8 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. * IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON DURING HIGH TIDE...PARTICULARLY ACROSS THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY. 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. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$ ALZ263-264-010300- /O.COR.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE CENTRAL-BALDWIN CENTRAL- 412 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL ESPECIALLY AROUND HIGH TIDE THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACTS...THE GREATEST THREAT FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON DURING HIGH TIDE...PARTICULARLY ACROSS THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY... INCLUDING THE LOWEST LYING PORTIONS OF THE HIGHWAY 90 CAUSEWAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. && $$
110 WHUS44 KMOB 010201 CFWMOB COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 901 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS PERSIST UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY ALONG WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ACROSS COASTAL ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA... ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010900- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL- SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL- 901 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. * SURF HEIGHTS...5 TO 8 FEET. * TIMING...THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. * IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. THE THREAT OF MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH TONIGHT AS WINDS BEGIN TO BLOW OFFSHORE AND SUBSIDE. THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS ARE IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY. 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. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA, PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS. && $$ ALZ263-264-010900- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170501T0900Z/ MOBILE CENTRAL-BALDWIN CENTRAL- 901 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...2 TO 3 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. * IMPACTS...THE THREAT OF MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH TONIGHT AS WINDS BEGIN TO BLOW OFFSHORE AND SUBSIDE. THE TYPICAL FLOOD PRONE LOCATIONS ARE IN AND AROUND MOBILE BAY...INCLUDING THE LOWEST LYING PORTIONS OF THE HIGHWAY 90 CAUSEWAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS AND TIDES WILL COMBINE TO GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORE. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1:39 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 58 hr |
| Apr 28, 2:56 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 61 hr |
| Apr 28, 3:33 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | MOB | 3 days |
Nearby
High Surf Advisories in Florida, 2017High Surf Advisories in Alabama, 2017Every high surf advisory in 2017
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.