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Rip Current Statement 15, NWS Mobile, AL

May 19, 2017Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at May 19, 2017, 10:51 AM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 19, 2017, 10:51 AM CDT (15:51 UTC)
Expired
May 24, 2017, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
5 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 15:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 3.9 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2017-05-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1576 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2017-05-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 9 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
1576 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-98 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
767 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
7 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

735 
WHUS44 KMOB 191551
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1051 AM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG AREA BEACHES HEADING INTO THE 
WEEKEND...

.A PERSISTENT SOUTHEAST FLOW AND SOME INCREASE IN ONSHORE FLOW
OVER THE WEEKEND COMBINED WITH A MODEST INCREASE IN SWELL FAVORS
THE POTENTIAL FOR MORE FREQUENT...TO POTENTIALLY DEADLY RIP 
CURRENTS.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-200000-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0015.170519T1551Z-170522T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1051 AM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

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

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK, WHICH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. 

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH 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.

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
052 
WHUS44 KMOB 200456
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1156 PM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH THE 
WEEKEND...

.A PERSISTENT SOUTHEAST FLOW AND SOME INCREASE IN ONSHORE FLOW
OVER THE WEEKEND COMBINED WITH A MODEST INCREASE IN SWELL FAVORS
THE POTENTIAL FOR DEADLY RIP CURRENTS.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-201300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170522T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1156 PM CDT FRI MAY 19 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH 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.

&&

$$
784 
WHUS44 KMOB 200933
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
433 AM CDT SAT MAY 20 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH THE WEEKEND...

.A PERSISTENT SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH FLOW AND SOME INCREASE IN 
ONSHORE FLOW OVER THE WEEKEND COMBINED WITH A MODEST INCREASE IN 
SWELL FAVORS THE POTENTIAL FOR DEADLY RIP CURRENTS.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-201745-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170522T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
433 AM CDT SAT MAY 20 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH 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.

&&

$$
766 
WHUS44 KMOB 201844
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
144 PM CDT SAT MAY 20 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH THE WEEKEND...

.A PERSISTENT MODERATE TO OCCASIONALLY STRONG SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH 
FLOW OVER THE WEEKEND, COMBINED WITH A MODEST INCREASE IN SWELL 
FAVORS THE POTENTIAL FOR DEADLY RIP CURRENTS.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-210245-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170522T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
144 PM CDT SAT MAY 20 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH 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.

&&

$$
291 
WHUS44 KMOB 210635
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
135 AM CDT SUN MAY 21 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH THE WEEKEND...

.A PERSISTENT MODERATE TO OCCASIONALLY STRONG SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH
FLOW OVER THE WEEKEND, COMBINED WITH A MODEST INCREASE IN SWELL
FAVORS THE POTENTIAL FOR DEADLY RIP CURRENTS.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-211445-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170522T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
135 AM CDT SUN MAY 21 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH 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.

&&

$$
082 
WHUS44 KMOB 210854
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
354 AM CDT SUN MAY 21 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH TODAY...

.MODERATE ONSHORE WINDS COMBINED WITH A PERSISTENT SOUTHERLY SWELL
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TODAY.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-211700-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170522T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
354 AM CDT SUN MAY 21 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH TODAY.

* 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.

&&

$$
162 
WHUS44 KMOB 211713
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1213 PM CDT SUN MAY 21 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.MODERATE ONSHORE WINDS COMBINED WITH A PERSISTENT SOUTHERLY
SWELL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-220115-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170522T1100Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1213 PM CDT SUN MAY 21 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT.

* 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.

&&

$$
660 
WHUS44 KMOB 220144
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
844 PM CDT SUN MAY 21 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH 
LATE TONIGHT...

.MODERATE ONSHORE WINDS COMBINED WITH A PERSISTENT SOUTHERLY
SWELL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170522T1100Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
844 PM CDT SUN MAY 21 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT.

* 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.

&&

$$
001 
WHUS44 KMOB 220929
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
429 AM CDT MON MAY 22 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

.MODERATE ONSHORE WINDS COMBINED WITH A PERSISTENT SOUTHERLY
SWELL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170522T1100Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
429 AM CDT MON MAY 22 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH TONIGHT.

* 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.

&&

$$
209 
WHUS44 KMOB 221022 AAA
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
522 AM CDT MON MAY 22 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXTENDED THROUGH WEDNESDAY FOR AREA
BEACHES...

.WINDS AND SWELL WILL SETTLE TODAY...THEN REBUILD TONIGHT AS AN
UPPER SYSTEM PASSES OVER THE AREA. ANOTHER SYSTEM PASSING TUESDAY
INTO TUESDAY NIGHT WILL MAINTAIN THE MODERATE TO STRONG ONSHORE
FLOW...WITH A SHIFT IN DIRECTION FROM GENERALLY SOUTHEAST TO 
SOUTHWEST.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221830-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
522 AM CDT MON MAY 22 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...EASING TO MODERATE TODAY...THEN INCREASING TO HIGH TONIGHT.

* 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.

&&

$$
372 
WHUS44 KMOB 221722
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1222 PM CDT MON MAY 22 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXTENDED THROUGH WEDNESDAY FOR AREA
BEACHES...

.WINDS AND SEAS WILL REBUILD TONIGHT AS AN UPPER SYSTEM PASSES 
OVER THE AREA. ANOTHER SYSTEM PASSING TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY NIGHT 
WILL MAINTAIN THE MODERATE TO STRONG ONSHORE FLOW...WITH A SHIFT 
IN DIRECTION FROM GENERALLY SOUTHEAST TO SOUTHWEST.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-230200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1222 PM CDT MON MAY 22 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 4 FEET.

* TIMING...TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$
301 
WHUS44 KMOB 230255
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
955 PM CDT MON MAY 22 2017

...A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES ALONG AREA BEACHES
THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.THE COMBINATION OF INCREASING ONSHORE FLOW AND SWELL WILL RESULT
IN A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY. 

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
955 PM CDT MON MAY 22 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 3 FEET...INCREASING TO 3 TO 5 FEET BY TUESDAY.

* TIMING...TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$
741 
WHUS44 KMOB 231027
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
527 AM CDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...

.INCREASING ONSHORE FLOW AND SWELL WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF 
RIP CURRENTS ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-232000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
527 AM CDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* SURF...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...NOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$
503 
WHUS44 KMOB 232001
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
301 PM CDT TUE MAY 23 2017

...A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...

.INCREASING ONSHORE FLOW AND SWELL WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF
RIP CURRENTS ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-240500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
301 PM CDT TUE MAY 23 2017

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

* SURF...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$
642 
WHUS44 KMOB 240500
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1200 AM CDT WED MAY 24 2017

...A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...

.INCREASING ONSHORE FLOW AND SWELL WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF
RIP CURRENTS ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1200 AM CDT WED MAY 24 2017

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

* SURF...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$
455 
WHUS44 KMOB 241059
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
559 AM CDT WED MAY 24 2017

...A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES ALONG AREA BEACHES INTO THIS
EVENING...

.INCREASING ONSHORE FLOW AND SWELL WILL RESULT IN A HIGH RISK OF
RIP CURRENTS ALONG AREA BEACHES THROUGH TODAY.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
559 AM CDT WED MAY 24 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH TODAY.

* 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.

&&

$$
811 
WHUS44 KMOB 241716
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1216 PM CDT WED MAY 24 2017

...A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES ALONG AREA BEACHES INTO THIS
EVENING...

.A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE INTO EARLY THIS EVENING
BEFORE WINDS AND SURF SLOWLY DECREASE TONIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1216 PM CDT WED MAY 24 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH EARLY 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.

&&

$$
600 
WHUS44 KMOB 241717 CCA
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
1217 PM CDT WED MAY 24 2017

...A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES ALONG AREA BEACHES INTO THIS
EVENING...

.A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS WILL CONTINUE INTO EARLY THIS EVENING
BEFORE WINDS AND SURF SLOWLY DECREASE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
1217 PM CDT WED MAY 24 2017

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

* SURF...2 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...THROUGH EARLY 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.

&&

$$
518 
WHUS44 KMOB 250005
CFWMOB

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL
705 PM CDT WED MAY 24 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

.WINDS AND SURF SLOWLY DECREASE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250115-
/O.EXP.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170525T0000Z/
MOBILE COASTAL-BALDWIN COASTAL-ESCAMBIA COASTAL-
SANTA ROSA COASTAL-OKALOOSA COASTAL-
705 PM CDT WED MAY 24 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS AND SURF SLOWLY DECREASE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY.


$$

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.