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Rip Current Statement 44, NWS Miami, FL

December 20, 20184 counties in Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 20, 2018, 4:40 AM EST for 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 59 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 20, 2018, 4:40 AM EST (09:40 UTC)
Expired
Dec 22, 2018, 3:38 PM EST
In force
59 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Collier County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The nearest sounding before it

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 53 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2018-12-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 4 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, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2018-12-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 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
4 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-239 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1004 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
105 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

625 
WHUS42 KMFL 200940
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
440 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

FLZ069-211000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.181220T1800Z-181222T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0044.181220T0940Z-181222T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0004.181221T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
440 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM
EST SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING 
THROUGH 7 PM FRIDAY EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Sensitive and low-lying areas along the Gulf
  coast may experience minor flooding near times of high time from
  this evening through Friday evening. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Large breaking waves around 5 feet this
  afternoon will increase to 6 to 9 feet by Friday and continuing
  through the Saturday afternoon. This will produce localized 
  beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Life threatening rip currents will pose a 
  hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and swimming 
  is not recommended. 

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 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-172-173-211000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0044.181220T0940Z-181222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
440 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect through Friday evening. 

* TIMING...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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
7 follow-up statements
422 
WHUS42 KMFL 201635
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1135 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...High Surf and Coastal Flooding Concerns along Collier and
Mainland Monroe Coast late today through Saturday...

.A Strong cold front will bring strong winds on its wake tonight
and through Friday resulting in high surf and coastal flooding
concerns for the Southwest Florida coast.

FLZ069-210400-
/O.CAN.KMFL.CF.S.0004.181221T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.Y.0003.181221T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.181220T1800Z-181222T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
Coastal Collier-
1135 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Sensitive and low-lying areas along the
  Collier county coast may experience minor to moderate flooding
  near times of high time from this evening through Friday
  evening. Inundation levels along the coast are likely to be in
  the 1-2 ft range with isolated locations possibly seeing levels
  as high as 2-3 ft. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Large breaking waves around 5 feet this 
  afternoon will increase to 6 to 9 feet by Friday and 
  continuing through the Saturday afternoon. This will produce 
  localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Life threatening rip currents will pose a 
  hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and swimming 
  is not recommended. 

* TIMING...Main periods of concerns for coastal flooding will be
  around high tide late this evening and late tomorrow morning
  with at least minor coastal flooding lingering into Friday 
  evening. The high surf concerns will start later today and last 
  through Saturday as well as the High risk of rip currents.

* IMPACTS...Flooding along with high surf will impact
  streets/roads adjacent to the coast, docks, and piers. This
  combined with rip currents will posed an extreme danger to
  swimmers. Swimming is not recommended.

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.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ075-210400-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0005.181221T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
Mainland Monroe-
1135 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING 
THROUGH 7 PM FRIDAY EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Sensitive and low-lying areas along the
  Mainland Monroe coast may experience minor flooding with
  inundation levels of 1-2 ft likely.
 
* TIMING...Main periods of concerns for coastal flooding will be
  around high tide late this evening and late tomorrow morning 
  with at least minor coastal flooding lingering into Friday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding will impact streets/roads adjacent to the 
  coast, docks, and piers. 

$$

FLZ168-172-173-210400-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1135 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

* TIMING...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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
295 
WHUS42 KMFL 210115
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
815 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...High Surf and Coastal Flooding Concerns along Collier and
Mainland Monroe Coast late today through Saturday...

.A Strong cold front will bring strong winds on its wake tonight
and through Friday resulting in high surf and coastal flooding
concerns for the Southwest Florida coast.

FLZ069-210915-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
Coastal Collier-
815 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Sensitive and low-lying areas along the 
  Collier county coast may experience minor to moderate flooding 
  near times of high time from this evening through Friday 
  evening. Inundation levels along the coast are likely to be in 
  the 1-2 ft range with isolated locations possibly seeing 
  levels as high as 2-3 ft. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Large breaking waves around 5 feet this 
  afternoon will increase to 6 to 9 feet by Friday and 
  continuing through the Saturday afternoon. This will produce 
  localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Life threatening rip currents will pose a 
  hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and swimming 
  is not recommended. 

* TIMING...Main periods of concerns for coastal flooding will be 
  around high tide late this evening and late tomorrow morning 
  with at least minor coastal flooding lingering into Friday 
  evening. The high surf concerns will start later today and 
  last through Saturday as well as the High risk of rip 
  currents. 

* IMPACTS...Flooding along with high surf will impact 
  streets/roads adjacent to the coast, docks, and piers. This 
  combined with rip currents will posed an extreme danger to 
  swimmers. Swimming is not recommended. 

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.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ075-210915-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
Mainland Monroe-
815 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH 7 PM FRIDAY EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Sensitive and low-lying areas along the 
  Mainland Monroe coast may experience minor flooding with 
  inundation levels of 1-2 ft likely. 

* TIMING...Main periods of concerns for coastal flooding will be 
  around high tide late this evening and late tomorrow morning 
  with at least minor coastal flooding lingering into Friday 
  evening. 

* IMPACTS...Flooding will impact streets/roads adjacent to the 
  coast, docks, and piers. 

$$

FLZ168-172-173-210915-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
815 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018

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

* TIMING...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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
596 
WHUS42 KMFL 210825
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
325 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...High Surf and Coastal Flooding Concerns along Collier and
Mainland Monroe Coast late today through Saturday...

.Strong gales behind a cold front will continue to bring high 
surf and coastal flooding concerns for the Southwest Florida 
coast through late tonight.

FLZ069-220900-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-181222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
Coastal Collier-
325 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Strong onshore flow and high surf will lead
  to minor to moderate flooding of sensitive and low-lying areas
  along the Collier county coast near times of high time through 
  late this evening. Inundation levels along the coast are likely 
  to be in the 1-2 ft range with isolated locations possibly 
  seeing levels as high as 2-3 ft. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Large breaking waves will peak around 6 to 9
  feet late this afternoon and slowly subside through Saturday 
  afternoon. This will produce localized beach erosion and 
  dangerous swimming conditions. 

* RIP CURRENTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard
  to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and swimming is not 
  recommended. 

* TIMING...Main periods of concerns for coastal flooding will be
  near times of high tide around midday today and late this
  evening. High surf concerns will last into Saturday as well
  along with a high risk of rip currents. 

* IMPACTS...There is the potential for waters to cover some roads,
  and water to approach structures along the shore, particularly
  with the added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach 
  access roads, and decks will likely be affected. High surf and 
  rip currents will posed an extreme danger to swimmers. Swimming 
  is not recommended. 

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.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ075-220900-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T0900Z/
Mainland Monroe-
325 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

* COASTAL FLOODING...Sensitive and low-lying areas along the 
  Mainland Monroe coast may experience minor flooding with 
  inundation levels of 1-2 ft likely. 

* TIMING...Main periods of concerns for coastal flooding will be
  near times of high tide around midday today and late this
  evening. 

* IMPACTS...Flooding will impact streets/roads adjacent to the 
  coast, docks, and piers. 

$$

FLZ168-172-173-220000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
325 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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
068 
WHUS42 KMFL 212134
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
434 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...High Surf and Coastal Flooding Concerns along Collier and
Mainland Monroe Coast through Saturday...

.Strong gales behind a cold front will continue to bring high
surf and coastal flooding concerns for the Southwest Florida
coast through late tonight and possibility through Saturday.

FLZ069-220000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-181222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
Coastal Collier-
434 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Strong onshore flow and high surf will lead
  to minor to moderate flooding of sensitive and low-lying areas
  along the Collier county coast near times of high time through
  late tonight. Inundation levels along the coast are likely to 
  be in the 1-2 ft range with isolated locations possibly seeing 
  levels as high as 2-3 ft. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet this
  evening before slowly subsiding through Saturday afternoon. 
  This will produce localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming
  conditions. 

* RIP CURRENTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a 
  hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and swimming 
  is not recommended. 

* TIMING...Main periods of concerns for coastal flooding will be
  near times of high tide late this evening. High surf concerns 
  will last into Saturday as well along with a high risk of rip 
  currents. 

* IMPACTS...There is the potential for waters to cover some 
  roads, and water to approach structures along the shore, 
  particularly with the added wave action. In addition, boat 
  ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. 
  High surf and rip currents will posed an extreme danger to 
  swimmers. Swimming is not recommended. 

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.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ075-220000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T0900Z/
Mainland Monroe-
434 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT FOR MAINLAND MONROE COUNTY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Sensitive and low-lying areas along the 
  Mainland Monroe coast may experience minor flooding with 
  inundation levels of 1-2 ft likely. 

* TIMING...Main periods of concerns for coastal flooding will be
  near times of high tide late this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Flooding will impact streets/roads adjacent to the 
  coast, docks, and piers. 

$$

FLZ168-172-173-220000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
434 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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
165 
WHUS42 KMFL 220025
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
725 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...High Surf and Coastal Flooding Concerns along Collier and
Mainland Monroe Coast through Saturday...

Strong gales behind a cold front will continue to bring high surf
and coastal flooding concerns for the Southwest Florida coast 
through late tonight and possibility through Saturday.

FLZ168-172-173-220130-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
725 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

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

The threat of rip currents have decreased along the east coast
beaches of South Florida this evening as the winds have 
decreased.

$$

FLZ069-221200-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-181222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
Coastal Collier-
725 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Strong onshore flow and high surf will lead 
  to minor to moderate flooding of sensitive and low-lying areas 
  along the Collier county coast near times of high time through 
  late tonight. Inundation levels along the coast are likely to 
  be in the 1-2 ft range with isolated locations possibly seeing 
  levels as high as 2-3 ft. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet this 
  evening before slowly subsiding through Saturday afternoon. 
  This will produce localized beach erosion and dangerous 
  swimming conditions. 

* RIP CURRENTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a 
  hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and swimming 
  is not recommended. 

* TIMING...Main periods of concerns for coastal flooding will be 
  near times of high tide late this evening. High surf concerns 
  will last into Saturday as well along with a high risk of rip 
  currents. 

* IMPACTS...There is the potential for waters to cover some 
  roads, and water to approach structures along the shore, 
  particularly with the added wave action. In addition, boat 
  ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. 
  High surf and rip currents will posed an extreme danger to 
  swimmers. Swimming is not recommended. 

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.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ075-220900-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T0900Z/
Mainland Monroe-
725 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT FOR MAINLAND MONROE COUNTY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Sensitive and low-lying areas along the 
  Mainland Monroe coast may experience minor flooding with 
  inundation levels of 1-2 ft likely. 

* TIMING...Main periods of concerns for coastal flooding will be 
  near times of high tide late this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Flooding will impact streets/roads adjacent to the 
  coast, docks, and piers. 

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
464 
WHUS42 KMFL 220910
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
410 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

...High Surf and Coastal Flooding Concerns along Collier and
Mainland Monroe Coast through Saturday...

Strong gales behind a cold front will continue to bring high surf
and coastal flooding concerns for the Southwest Florida coast
through late tonight and possibility through Saturday.

FLZ069-222100-
/O.EXP.KMFL.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-181222T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
Coastal Collier-
410 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WAVES AND SURF...Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet this
  morning will slowly subside through this afternoon. This will 
  produce localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming 
  conditions.

* RIP CURRENTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard
  to swimmers. Swimming is not recommended. 

* TIMING...Through at least this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High surf and rip currents will posed an extreme
  danger to swimmers. Swimming is not recommended. 

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 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.

&&

$$

FLZ075-221015-
/O.EXP.KMFL.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T0900Z/
Mainland Monroe-
410 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The threat for coastal flooding has subsided along the Mainland
Monroe County coast. 

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
094 
WHUS42 KMFL 222038
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
338 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

FLZ069-222145-
/O.CAN.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-181222T2100Z/
Coastal Collier-
338 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Miami has cancelled the High Surf
Advisory. The High Rip Current Risk has been cancelled. 

Breakers have fallen below 6 feet along the coastline of Collier
County this afternoon and should continue to fall through the
evening hours. Therefore, the High Surf Advisory and the High Risk
of Rip Currents has been cancelled for the beaches of Collier
County.

$$


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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 20, 4:09 AM ESTGale WarningMFL48 hr
Dec 20, 4:40 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementMFLCollier7 hr
Dec 20, 4:40 AM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryMFLCollier59 hr
Dec 20, 6:48 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward27 min
Dec 20, 7:13 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward32 min
Dec 20, 7:42 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach33 min
Dec 20, 8:03 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL27 min
Dec 20, 8:24 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL37 min
Dec 20, 11:35 AM ESTCoastal Flood StatementMFLMonroe40 hr
Dec 20, 11:35 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMFLCollier40 hr
Dec 20, 12:33 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL57 min
Dec 20, 1:23 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier, Glades, Hendry52 min
Dec 20, 1:35 PM ESTTornado WarningMFLGlades, Hendry25 min
Dec 20, 1:45 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLCollier45 min
Dec 20, 1:51 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL54 min
Dec 20, 1:58 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL62 min
Dec 20, 2:21 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier, Glades, Hendry54 min
Dec 20, 2:44 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach46 min
Dec 20, 2:46 PM ESTTornado WarningMFLCollier29 min
Dec 20, 2:53 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL67 min
Dec 20, 3:13 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier, Hendry62 min
Dec 20, 3:52 PM ESTWind AdvisoryMFLBroward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Miami-Dade, Monroe and 1 more28 hr
Dec 20, 5:44 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL46 min
Dec 20, 5:48 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMonroe42 min
Dec 20, 6:28 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade62 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.