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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Mobile, AL

April 2, 2017Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Apr 2, 2017, 5:03 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Apr 2, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2017, 5:03 AM CDT (10:03 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 2, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 6, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
4 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 10:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 10.1 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 00:00Z on 2017-04-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2017-04-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -63 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1754 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-63 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

412 
WHUS44 KMOB 021003
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
503 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG THE BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND
NORTHWEST FLORIDA THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

.AN INCREASINGLY STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING
COLD FRONT WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS
ALONG THE BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA TONIGHT. THERE
IS A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE BEACHES TODAY. 

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-021815-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0010.170403T0000Z-170404T0600Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
503 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT. 

* 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
165 
WHUS44 KMOB 021640
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1140 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY 
EVENING FOR NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND BALDWIN COUNTY BEACHES...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING 
ALONG ALL NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA BEACHES...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT 
WILL RESULT IN A MODERATE RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS TODAY 
AND A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS STARTING TONIGHT ALONG 
THE BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA. HIGH SURF AND MINOR 
COASTAL FLOODING WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE MONDAY MORNING THROUGH 
MONDAY EVENING ALONG AREA BEACHES.

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-030100-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.170403T1200Z-170404T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.170403T1600Z-170404T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0010.170403T0000Z-170405T0000Z/
BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-SANTA ROSA COASTAL-
OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1140 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM CDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM CDT
TUESDAY. A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM CDT
MONDAY. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...TIDES 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL...FOR A TOTAL
  HEIGHT OF 2 TO 4 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL.

* WAVES AND SURF...SURF HEIGHTS OF 5 TO 8 FEET ARE EXPECTED.

* TIMING...HIGH SURF AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING MOST LIKELY FROM
  MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING. HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
  SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED.
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. MINOR FLOODING
  POSSIBLE FOR ALL INLAND BAYS AND SOUNDS AND ALONG ALL GULF
  BEACHES FOR ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA...
  

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 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-030100-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.170403T1600Z-170404T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0010.170403T0000Z-170405T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-
1140 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM CDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM CDT MONDAY. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...TIDES 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL...FOR A TOTAL
  HEIGHT OF 2 TO 4 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL.

* TIMING...COASTAL FLOODING MOST LIKELY MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
  MONDAY EVENING. HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS SUNDAY EVENING 
  THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED.
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. MINOR FLOODING
  POSSIBLE FOR ALL INLAND BAYS AND SOUNDS AND ALONG ALL GULF
  BEACHES FOR ALABAMA...
  

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.

&&

$$

ALZ261>264-030100-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.170403T1600Z-170404T0400Z/
MOBILE INLAND-BALDWIN INLAND-MOBILE CENTRAL-BALDWIN CENTRAL-
1140 AM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM CDT
MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A COASTAL FLOOD
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM CDT MONDAY. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...TIDES 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL...FOR A TOTAL
  HEIGHT OF 2 TO 4 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL.

* TIMING...MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR ALL INLAND BAYS AND SOUNDS
  AND ALONG ALL GULF BEACHES FOR ALABAMA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
018 
WHUS44 KMOB 030102
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
802 PM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING FOR NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND BALDWIN COUNTY BEACHES...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING
ALONG ALL NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA BEACHES...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT
WILL RESULT IN A MODERATE RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS TODAY
AND A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS STARTING TONIGHT ALONG
THE BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA. HIGH SURF AND MINOR
COASTAL FLOODING WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING ALONG AREA BEACHES.

ALZ265-030915-
/O.EXA.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.170403T1200Z-170404T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.170403T1600Z-170404T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-
802 PM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM
CDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF
ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM CDT
TUESDAY. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...TIDES 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL...FOR A 
  TOTAL HEIGHT OF 2 TO 4 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. 

* TIMING...COASTAL FLOODING MOST LIKELY MONDAY MORNING THROUGH 
  MONDAY EVENING. HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS SUNDAY EVENING 
  THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. MINOR 
  FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR ALL INLAND BAYS AND SOUNDS AND ALONG ALL 
  GULF BEACHES FOR ALABAMA... 

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.

&&

$$

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-030915-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.170403T1200Z-170404T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.170403T1600Z-170404T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/
BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-SANTA ROSA COASTAL-
OKALOOSA COASTAL-
802 PM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM
CDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM
CDT MONDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...TIDES 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL...FOR A 
  TOTAL HEIGHT OF 2 TO 4 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. 

* WAVES AND SURF...SURF HEIGHTS OF 5 TO 8 FEET ARE EXPECTED.

* TIMING...HIGH SURF AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING MOST LIKELY FROM 
  MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING. HIGH RISK OF RIP 
  CURRENTS SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. MINOR 
  FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR ALL INLAND BAYS AND SOUNDS AND ALONG ALL 
  GULF BEACHES FOR ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA... 

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 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.

&&

$$

ALZ261>264-030915-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.170403T1600Z-170404T0400Z/
MOBILE INLAND-BALDWIN INLAND-MOBILE CENTRAL-BALDWIN CENTRAL-
802 PM CDT SUN APR 2 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM
CDT MONDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...TIDES 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL...FOR A 
  TOTAL HEIGHT OF 2 TO 4 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. 

* TIMING...MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR ALL INLAND BAYS AND 
  SOUNDS AND ALONG ALL GULF BEACHES FOR ALABAMA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
988 
WHUS44 KMOB 030557 AAA
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1257 AM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY EVENING...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING FOR THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA PANHANDLE AND ALABAMA 
BEACHES...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING
ALONG ALL NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA BEACHES...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT
WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS STARTING 
TONIGHT AND CONTINUING THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY EVENING ALONG THE 
BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA. HIGH SURF AND MINOR 
COASTAL FLOODING WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE MONDAY MORNING THROUGH 
MONDAY EVENING ALONG AREA BEACHES.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.170403T1200Z-170404T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.170403T1600Z-170404T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1257 AM CDT MON APR 3 2017

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

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 AM CDT TUESDAY...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...TIDES 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL...FOR A 
  TOTAL HEIGHT OF 2 TO 4 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. 

* WAVES AND SURF...SURF HEIGHTS OF 5 TO 8 FEET WITH A FEW 
  BREAKERS UP TO 9 FEET EXPECTED.

* TIMING...HIGH SURF AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING MOST LIKELY FROM 
  MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING. HIGH RISK OF RIP 
  CURRENTS SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED.
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. MINOR FLOODING
  POSSIBLE FOR ALL INLAND BAYS AND SOUNDS AND ALONG ALL GULF
  BEACHES FOR ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA. 

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 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.

&&

$$

ALZ261>264-031400-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.170403T1600Z-170404T0400Z/
MOBILE INLAND-BALDWIN INLAND-MOBILE CENTRAL-BALDWIN CENTRAL-
1257 AM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...TIDES 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL...FOR A 
  TOTAL HEIGHT OF 2 TO 4 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. 

* TIMING...MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR ALL INLAND BAYS AND 
  SOUNDS AND ALONG ALL GULF BEACHES FOR ALABAMA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
419 
WHUS44 KMOB 031504 AAA
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1004 AM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY EVENING...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA 
AND ALABAMA COASTAL BEACHES THROUGH 1 AM CDT TUESDAY MORNING...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ALL COASTAL AREAS
OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA INCLUDING INLAND BAYS
AND SOUNDS FROM 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH 11 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT
WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE 
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH EARLY
TUESDAY EVENING. HIGH SURF AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL ALSO 
BE POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS EVENING. 

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-040100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170404T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.170403T1600Z-170404T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1004 AM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...TIDES 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL...FOR A 
  TOTAL HEIGHT OF 2 TO 4 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. 

* WAVES AND SURF...SURF HEIGHTS OF 5 TO 8 FEET WITH A FEW 
  BREAKERS UP TO 9 FEET EXPECTED. 

* TIMING...HIGH SURF AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING MOST LIKELY FROM 
  MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING. HIGH RISK OF RIP 
  CURRENTS SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

* IMPACTS...FREQUENT LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE EXPECTED. 
  THE SURF IS DANGEROUS FOR ALL LEVELS OF SWIMMERS. MINOR 
  FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR ALL INLAND BAYS AND SOUNDS AND ALONG ALL 
  GULF BEACHES FOR ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA. 

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 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.

&&

$$

ALZ261>264-040100-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.170403T1600Z-170404T0400Z/
MOBILE INLAND-BALDWIN INLAND-MOBILE CENTRAL-BALDWIN CENTRAL-
1004 AM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...TIDES 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL...FOR A 
  TOTAL HEIGHT OF 2 TO 4 FEET ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL. 

* TIMING...MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR ALL INLAND BAYS AND 
  SOUNDS AND ALONG ALL GULF BEACHES FOR ALABAMA. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
621 
WHUS44 KMOB 031656 AAA
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1156 AM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY EVENING...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND
ALABAMA COASTAL BEACHES THROUGH 1 AM CDT TUESDAY MORNING...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELED...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT
WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH EARLY
TUESDAY EVENING. HIGH SURF WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS 
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-040100-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170404T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170404T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1156 AM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS CANCELLED THE COASTAL
FLOOD ADVISORY. 

* WAVES AND SURF...SURF HEIGHTS OF 5 TO 8 FEET WITH A FEW 
  BREAKERS UP TO 9 FEET EXPECTED.

* TIMING...HIGH SURF MOST LIKELY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING. HIGH RISK
  OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

ALZ261>264-031800-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170404T0400Z/
MOBILE INLAND-BALDWIN INLAND-MOBILE CENTRAL-BALDWIN CENTRAL-
1156 AM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS CANCELLED THE COASTAL
FLOOD ADVISORY. 

$$
973 
WHUS44 KMOB 040034
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
734 PM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY EVENING...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA
AND ALABAMA COASTAL BEACHES THROUGH 1 AM CDT TUESDAY MORNING...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT
WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH EARLY
TUESDAY EVENING. HIGH SURF WILL ALSO CONTINUE THROUGH THIS 
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-040600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170404T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
734 PM CDT MON APR 3 2017

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...SURF HEIGHTS OF 5 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING...HIGH SURF WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. HIGH RISK
  OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY EVENING. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$
174 
WHUS44 KMOB 040955
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
455 AM CDT TUE APR 4 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY EVENING...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT 
WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE 
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH EARLY 
TUESDAY EVENING. 

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-041800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170405T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
455 AM CDT TUE APR 4 2017

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

* TIMING...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY 
  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.

&&

$$
774 
WHUS44 KMOB 041015 AAA
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
515 AM CDT TUE APR 4 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT
WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH WEDNESDAY 
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-041815-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170406T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
515 AM CDT TUE APR 4 2017

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

* TIMING...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$
252 
WHUS44 KMOB 042319
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
619 PM CDT TUE APR 4 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT
WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-051000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170406T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
619 PM CDT TUE APR 4 2017

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

* TIMING...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$
889 
WHUS44 KMOB 051002
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
502 AM CDT WED APR 5 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT
WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-051830-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170406T0600Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
502 AM CDT WED APR 5 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* TIMING...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$
385 
WHUS44 KMOB 051706
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1206 PM CDT WED APR 5 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.A STRONG ONSHORE FLOW IN ADVANCE OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT
WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE
GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-060115-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170406T0600Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1206 PM CDT WED APR 5 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* TIMING...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$
376 
WHUS44 KMOB 060130
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
830 PM CDT WED APR 5 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

.STRONG WINDS WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP 
CURRENTS ALONG THE GULF BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA 
THROUGH TONIGHT.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-061200-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170406T1200Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
830 PM CDT WED APR 5 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* TIMING...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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.

&&

$$
876 
WHUS44 KMOB 060712
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
212 AM CDT THU APR 6 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...

.A LONG PERIOD ONSHORE SWELL AND A MODERATE TIDAL CYCLE WILL 
MAINTAIN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE GULF 
BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH EARLY THIS 
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-061600-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170407T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
212 AM CDT THU APR 6 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS 
EVENING...

* TIMING...THROUGH 7 PM 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.

&&

$$
539 
WHUS44 KMOB 061605 AAA
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1105 AM CDT THU APR 6 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA
BEACHES NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...

.A LONG PERIOD ONSHORE SWELL AND A MODERATE TIDAL CYCLE WILL
MAINTAIN A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE GULF
BEACHES OF ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA THROUGH EARLY THIS
EVENING.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-070000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-170407T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1105 AM CDT THU APR 6 2017

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

* TIMING...THROUGH 7 PM 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
Apr 2, 11:40 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa24 hr
Apr 2, 11:40 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa37 hr
Apr 2, 2:24 PM CDTWind AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa21 hr
Apr 2, 4:56 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB41 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2017Rip Current Statements in Alabama, 2017Every rip current statement 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.