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High Surf Warning 1, NWS Mobile, AL

May 26, 2018Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this high surf warning at May 26, 2018, 12:15 PM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Alabama. It took effect at May 26, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 51 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
May 26, 2018, 12:15 PM CDT (17:15 UTC)
In effect from
May 26, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
May 28, 2018, 3:56 PM CDT
In force
51 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
May 28, 3:05 PM CDTTROPICAL STORMDestin-Ft Walton Beach, FL41 MPH GUST AT ASOS STATION DTS, DESTIN-FT WALTON BEACH AIRPORT.
May 28, 3:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 362 Ne Eglin Afb, FLAWOS STATION VPS, 2 NE EGLIN AFB.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 5.3 hours before the alert went out and 246 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 2018-05-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1422 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 2018-05-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 8 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
1422 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-15 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
770 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-36 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

909 
WHUS44 KMOB 261715
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1215 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

ALZ263-264-261815-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.180526T1800Z-180530T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1215 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has cancelled the High
Surf Advisory. 

$$

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-270115-
/O.UPG.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.180526T1800Z-180530T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0001.180526T1800Z-180530T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
1215 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a High Surf
Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT Tuesday. The High Surf
Advisory is no longer in effect. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Baldwin county Alabama and Northwest 
  Florida.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves of around 5 feet are
  expected for Sunday then increase to 10 to 18 feet by Monday.
  Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Warning is in effect until 7 pm CDT
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is now in effect through
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. The surf 
  is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-270115-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.180526T1800Z-180530T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-
1215 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Mobile county Alabama.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves of around 5 feet are
  expected for Sunday through Tuesday. Numerous and frequent
  deadly rip currents are expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 pm CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is now in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
473 
WHUS44 KMOB 270400
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1100 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-271200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180530T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
1100 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Baldwin county Alabama and Northwest 
  Florida. 

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves of around 5 feet today 
  increase to 10 to 18 feet by Monday. Numerous and frequent 
  deadly rip currents are expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Warning remains in effect until 7 pm CDT
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents remains in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. The surf 
  is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-271200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180530T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-
1100 PM CDT Sat May 26 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Mobile county Alabama.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves of around 5 feet are 
  expected for Sunday through Tuesday. Numerous and frequent 
  deadly rip currents are expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 pm CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is now in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$
473 
WHUS44 KMOB 271032
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
532 AM CDT Sun May 27 2018

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-271900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
532 AM CDT Sun May 27 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Baldwin county Alabama and Northwest 
  Florida. 

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves of around 5 feet today
  increasing to 10 to 15 feet by Monday. Surf heights should
  gradually diminish Tuesday into Tuesday night. Numerous and 
  frequent deadly rip currents are expected.
  

* TIMING...A High Surf Warning is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents remains in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. The surf 
  is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-271900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-
532 AM CDT Sun May 27 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Mobile county Alabama.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves of around 5 feet are
  expected mainly tonight through early Tuesday morning. Numerous
  and frequent deadly rip currents are expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 am CDT
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$
432 
WHUS44 KMOB 271906
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
206 PM CDT Sun May 27 2018

ALZ266-280315-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Baldwin Coastal-
206 PM CDT Sun May 27 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. The High
Surf Warning has been cancelled. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Baldwin county Alabama.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to around 5 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected.

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 am CDT
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is in effect through
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-280315-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
206 PM CDT Sun May 27 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Northwest Florida. 

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to around 8 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected.

* TIMING...A High Surf Warning is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents remains in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. The surf 
  is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-280315-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-
206 PM CDT Sun May 27 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Mobile county Alabama.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to around 5 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected.

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$
406 
WHUS44 KMOB 280325
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1025 PM CDT Sun May 27 2018

FLZ202-204-206-281130-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1025 PM CDT Sun May 27 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Northwest Florida.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to around 8 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Warning is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents remains in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. The surf 
  is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-281130-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1025 PM CDT Sun May 27 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Baldwin county Alabama.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to around 5 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$
711 
WHUS44 KMOB 281055
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
555 AM CDT Mon May 28 2018

FLZ202-204-206-281900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
555 AM CDT Mon May 28 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Northwest Florida.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to around 8 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Warning is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents remains in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. The surf 
  is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-281900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
555 AM CDT Mon May 28 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Baldwin county Alabama.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to around 5 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$
021 
WHUS44 KMOB 281511
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1011 AM CDT Mon May 28 2018

FLZ202-282315-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-
1011 AM CDT Mon May 28 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. The High
Surf Warning has been cancelled. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Northwest Florida.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to around 8 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Warning is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents remains in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$

FLZ204-206-282315-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.180528T1511Z-180528T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1011 AM CDT Mon May 28 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Coastal Flood
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CDT this evening. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Northwest Florida.

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground.

* Waves and Surf...High surf with waves up to around 8 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Warning is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents remains in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. The surf 
  is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
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.

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

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-282315-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1011 AM CDT Mon May 28 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Baldwin county Alabama.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to around 5 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$
544 
WHUS44 KMOB 281541
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1041 AM CDT Mon May 28 2018

FLZ204-206-282345-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180528T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1041 AM CDT Mon May 28 2018

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Northwest Florida.

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground.

* Waves and Surf...High surf with waves up to around 8 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Warning is in effect until 7 am CDT
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents remains in effect through
  Thursday evening. A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect
  until 6 pm this evening.

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. The surf 
  is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves
will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening
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.

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

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-282345-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
1041 AM CDT Mon May 28 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to around 5 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$
891 
WHUS44 KMOB 282056
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
356 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018

FLZ204-206-290500-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180529T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
356 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. The High
Surf Warning has been cancelled. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Northwest Florida.

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground.

* Waves and Surf...High surf with waves up to around 6 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 am CDT
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents remains in effect through
  Thursday evening. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until 7
  pm this evening. 

* IMPACTS...These water levels pose a risk of flooding along 
  bays, sounds, waterways and barrier islands and a threat to 
  property. High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

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 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-290500-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-
356 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has cancelled the High
Surf Advisory. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Mobile county Alabama.

* Waves and Surf...Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

ALZ266-FLZ202-290500-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180529T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-180601T0000Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
356 PM CDT Mon May 28 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Baldwin county Alabama and Escambia
  county Florida.

* WAVES AND SURF...High surf with waves up to 4 to 5 feet are 
  expected. Numerous and frequent deadly rip currents are 
  expected. 

* TIMING...A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 7 am CDT 
  Tuesday. A high risk of rip currents is in effect through 
  Thursday evening. 

* IMPACTS...High surf can result in significant beach erosion. 
  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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 26, 4:04 PM CDTTropical Storm WarningMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa54 hr
May 25, 7:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBChoctaw24 min
May 26, 10:13 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB62 min
May 26, 11:42 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB46 min
May 26, 1:58 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB47 min
May 26, 5:02 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBWashington3 hr

Nearby

High Surf Warnings in Florida, 2018High Surf Warnings in Alabama, 2018Every high surf warning in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.