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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at May 1, 2018, 4:00 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at May 1, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 1, 2018, 4:00 AM EDT (08:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 1, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 5, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
Counties Broward County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 39 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
- 47 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -21 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1451 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -38 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -3 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
879 WHUS42 KMFL 010800 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 400 AM EDT Tue May 1 2018 FLZ168-172-173-011600- /O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0022.180501T1200Z-180505T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 400 AM EDT Tue May 1 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday evening. * TIMING...starting this morning at 8 am EDT through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
11 follow-up statements
652 WHUS42 KMFL 011931 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 331 PM EDT Tue May 1 2018 FLZ168-172-173-020345- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 331 PM EDT Tue May 1 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * TIMING...starting this morning at 8 am EDT through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
249 WHUS42 KMFL 020811 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 411 AM EDT Wed May 2 2018 FLZ168-172-173-021615- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 411 AM EDT Wed May 2 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * TIMING...through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
130 WHUS42 KMFL 021934 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 334 PM EDT Wed May 2 2018 FLZ168-172-173-031200- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 334 PM EDT Wed May 2 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * TIMING...through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
722 WHUS42 KMFL 030730 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 330 AM EDT Thu May 3 2018 FLZ168-172-173-031530- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 330 AM EDT Thu May 3 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * TIMING...through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
196 WHUS42 KMFL 031439 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 1039 AM EDT Thu May 3 2018 FLZ168-172-173-032245- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 1039 AM EDT Thu May 3 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * TIMING...through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
811 WHUS42 KMFL 031621 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 1221 PM EDT Thu May 3 2018 FLZ069-041000- /O.NEW.KMFL.BH.S.0002.180506T1200Z-180508T0200Z/ Coastal Collier- 1221 PM EDT Thu May 3 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Coastal Collier County, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday evening. * RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some coastal areas. For Red Tide forecast information visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab (all lower case). * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to an unaffected beach nearby. * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA FORECAST:... Coastal Northern/Central Collier County: Gulf coast...possible Sunday through 10 pm Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. * Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic- toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800- 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. * Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). && $$ FLZ168-172-173-041000- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 1221 PM EDT Thu May 3 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * TIMING...through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
433 WHUS42 KMFL 040842 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 442 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 FLZ069-041645- /O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0002.180506T1200Z-180508T0200Z/ Coastal Collier- 442 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some coastal areas. For Red Tide forecast information visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab (all lower case). * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to an unaffected beach nearby. * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA FORECAST:... Coastal Northern/Central Collier County: Gulf coast...possible Sunday through 10 pm Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. * Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic- toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800- 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. * Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). && $$ FLZ168-172-173-041645- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 442 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * TIMING...through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
864 WHUS42 KMFL 041337 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 937 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 FLZ168-172-173-051200- /O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T1200Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 937 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * TIMING...through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. 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. && $$ FLZ069-051200- /O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0002.180506T1200Z-180508T0200Z/ Coastal Collier- 937 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some coastal areas. For Red Tide forecast information visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab (all lower case). * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to an unaffected beach nearby. * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA FORECAST:... Coastal Northern/Central Collier County: Gulf coast...possible Sunday through 10 pm Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. * Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic- toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800- 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. * Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
035 WHUS42 KMFL 041738 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 138 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 FLZ069-050800- /O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0002.180506T1200Z-180508T0200Z/ Coastal Collier- 138 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some coastal areas. For Red Tide forecast information visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab (all lower case). * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to an unaffected beach nearby. * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA FORECAST:... Coastal Northern/Central Collier County: Gulf coast...possible Sunday through 10 pm Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. * Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic- toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800- 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. * Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). && $$ FLZ168-172-173-050800- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T1200Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 138 PM EDT Fri May 4 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * TIMING...through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
386 WHUS42 KMFL 050728 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 328 AM EDT Sat May 5 2018 FLZ069-051800- /O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0002.180506T1200Z-180508T0200Z/ Coastal Collier- 328 AM EDT Sat May 5 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some coastal areas. For Red Tide forecast information visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab (all lower case). * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to an unaffected beach nearby. * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA FORECAST:... Coastal Northern/Central Collier County: Gulf coast...possible Sunday through 10 pm Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. * Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic- toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800- 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. * Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). && $$ FLZ168-172-173-051200- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T1200Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 328 AM EDT Sat May 5 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * TIMING...through this morning. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
632 WHUS42 KMFL 051220 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 820 AM EDT Sat May 5 2018 FLZ168-172-173-060000- /O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-180505T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0023.180505T1220Z-180506T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 820 AM EDT Sat May 5 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXTENDED UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. * TIMING...through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the surf zone along the Atlantic Beaches. 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. && $$ FLZ069-060000- /O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0002.180506T1200Z-180508T0200Z/ Coastal Collier- 820 AM EDT Sat May 5 2018 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some coastal areas. For Red Tide forecast information visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab (all lower case). * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to an unaffected beach nearby. * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA FORECAST:... Coastal Northern/Central Collier County: Gulf coast...possible Sunday through 10 pm Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. * Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic- toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800- 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. * Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
The office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 9:05 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Palm Beach | 40 min |
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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.