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Rip Current Statement 31, NWS Mobile, AL

December 7, 2018Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Dec 7, 2018, 5:55 AM CST for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Dec 8, 2018, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 54 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 7, 2018, 5:55 AM CST (11:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 8, 2018, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 10, 2018, 6:00 AM CST
In force
54 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

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

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:58 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

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 11.9 hours before the alert went out and 227 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2018-12-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2018-12-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 143 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
881 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
143 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

491 
WHUS44 KMOB 071155
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
555 AM CST Fri Dec 7 2018

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-072000-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0031.181208T0600Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
555 AM CST Fri Dec 7 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from late tonight through late
Sunday night. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  panhandle.

* 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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
682 
WHUS44 KMOB 072035
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
235 PM CST Fri Dec 7 2018

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-080500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.181208T0600Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
235 PM CST Fri Dec 7 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT 
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  panhandle. 

* 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.

&&

$$
298 
WHUS44 KMOB 080311
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
911 PM CST Fri Dec 7 2018

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-081200-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.181208T1600Z-181209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.181208T0600Z-181210T1200Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
911 PM CST Fri Dec 7 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST
Sunday. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida
  panhandle, from Fort Morgan eastward to Destin. 

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 6 feet. 

* TIMING...High surf can be expected mid Saturday morning through
  Saturday night. The high risk of rip currents will continue
  through Sunday night.  

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected.Some minor 
  beach erosion is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.  Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm.  Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.  If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.  If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

ALZ265-081200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.181208T0600Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-
911 PM CST Fri Dec 7 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Dauphin Island, Alabama. 

* IMPACTS...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers.
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected.

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.

&&

$$
824 
WHUS44 KMOB 081010
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
410 AM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-081900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.181208T1600Z-181209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
410 AM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  panhandle, from Fort Morgan eastward to Destin. 

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 6 feet.

* TIMING...High surf can be expected mid Saturday morning 
  through Saturday night. The high risk of rip currents will 
  continue through Sunday night. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected.Some minor 
  beach erosion is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life- 
threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard. If
caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current. 
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, 
face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or tread
water until out of the rip current.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

ALZ265-081900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-
410 AM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Dauphin Island, Alabama.

* IMPACTS...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 

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.

&&

$$
091 
WHUS44 KMOB 081613
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1013 AM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-090100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
1013 AM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  panhandle, from Fort Morgan eastward to Destin. 

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 6 feet.

* TIMING...High surf can be expected through tonight. The high 
  risk of rip currents will continue through Sunday night. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected.Some minor 
  beach erosion is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape,
face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or
tread water until out of the rip current.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

ALZ265-090100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-
1013 AM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Dauphin Island, Alabama.

* IMPACTS...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 

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.

&&

$$
648 
WHUS44 KMOB 090035
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
635 PM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-091200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
635 PM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  panhandle, from Fort Morgan eastward to Destin. 

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 7 feet. 

* TIMING...High surf can be expected through tonight. The high 
  risk of rip currents will continue through Sunday night. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected.Some minor 
  beach erosion is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape,
face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or
tread water until out of the rip current.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

ALZ265-091200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-
635 PM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Dauphin Island, Alabama.

* IMPACTS...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 

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.

&&

$$
393 
WHUS44 KMOB 090055
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
655 PM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

ALZ266-090900-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.181209T0055Z-181209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Baldwin Coastal-
655 PM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Coastal Flood
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM CST Sunday. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  panhandle, from Fort Morgan eastward to Destin. 

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 7 feet.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Inundation of 1 to 2 feet is expected across
  some vulnerable, flood prone areas around Mobile Bay. 

* Timing...Coastal flooding and high surf will occur through late
  tonight. The high risk of rip currents will continue through 
  Sunday night. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers.
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. Some minor
  beach erosion is possible. Minor coastal flooding will result in
  hazardous driving conditions on some low lying coastal roads in
  and around Mobile Bay. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape,
face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or
tread water until out of the rip current.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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

&&

$$

ALZ265-090900-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.181209T0055Z-181209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-
655 PM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Coastal Flood
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM CST Sunday. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Dauphin Island, Alabama.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Inundation of 1 to 2 feet is expected across
  some vulnerable, flood prone areas around Mobile Bay.

* Timing...Coastal flooding will occur through late tonight. The 
  high risk of rip currents will continue through Sunday night.

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers.
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. Minor
  coastal flooding will result in hazardous driving conditions on
  some low lying coastal roads in and around Mobile Bay. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.  Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm.  Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.  If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.  If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current.

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-090900-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.181209T0055Z-181209T0900Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
655 PM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Coastal Flood
Advisory, which is in effect until 3 AM CST Sunday. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Inundation of 1 to 2 feet is expected across
  some vulnerable, flood prone areas around Mobile Bay. In 
  particular, the US 90 Causeway over Mobile Bay will likely 
  experience some minor flooding through late tonight as high tide
  approaches. 

* Timing...Coastal flooding and high surf will occur through late
  tonight.

* Impacts...Minor coastal flooding will result in hazardous 
  driving conditions on some low lying coastal roads in and around
  Mobile Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-090900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
655 PM CST Sat Dec 8 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  panhandle, from Fort Morgan eastward to Destin. 

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 7 feet.

* TIMING...High surf can be expected through tonight. The high 
  risk of rip currents will continue through Sunday night. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers.
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. Some minor
  beach erosion is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape,
face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or
tread water until out of the rip current.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
466 
WHUS44 KMOB 090905
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
305 AM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

ALZ266-091715-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Baldwin Coastal-
305 AM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida  
panhandle, from Fort Morgan eastward to Destin.

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 7 feet.

* Timing...High surf will occur through late tonight. The high 
  risk of rip currents will continue through Sunday night. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. Some 
  minor beach erosion is possible. Minor coastal flooding will 
  result in hazardous driving conditions on some low lying 
  coastal roads in and around Mobile Bay. 


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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-091715-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181209T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-
305 AM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Dauphin Island, Alabama.

* TIMING...The high risk of rip currents will continue through 
  Sunday night. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. Some 
  minor beach erosion is possible. 



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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-091015-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-181209T0900Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
305 AM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

FLZ202-204-206-091715-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
305 AM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  panhandle, from Fort Morgan eastward to Destin. 

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 7 feet.

* TIMING...High surf can be expected through tonight. The high 
  risk of rip currents will continue through Sunday night. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. Some 
  minor beach erosion is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape,
face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or
tread water until out of the rip current.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
213 
WHUS44 KMOB 091213
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
613 AM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-092015-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-181209T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
613 AM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Dauphin Island, Alabama.

* TIMING...The high risk of rip currents will continue through 
  Sunday night. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. Some 
  minor beach erosion is possible. 


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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-092015-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-
613 AM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Dauphin Island, Alabama.

* TIMING...The high risk of rip currents will continue through 
  Sunday night. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. Some 
  minor beach erosion is possible. 

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.

&&

$$
547 
WHUS44 KMOB 091923 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
123 PM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-100330-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
123 PM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

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

* TIMING...The high risk of rip currents will continue through 
  tonight. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. Some 
  minor beach erosion is possible. 

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.

&&

$$
678 
WHUS44 KMOB 100218
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
818 PM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
818 PM CST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

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

* TIMING...The high risk of rip currents will continue through 
  tonight. 

* Impacts...The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 
  Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. Some 
  minor beach erosion is possible. 

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.

&&

$$
635 
WHUS44 KMOB 101201
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
601 AM CST Mon Dec 10 2018

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101315-
/O.EXP.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-181210T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
601 AM CST Mon Dec 10 2018

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


&&


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 7, 3:57 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB3 days
Dec 7, 10:13 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBEscambia10 hr
Dec 7, 10:21 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBCovington, Escambia46 hr
Dec 7, 10:30 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington7 days
Dec 7, 10:30 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington7 days
Dec 7, 3:04 PM CSTFlash Flood WatchMOBBaldwin, Covington, Escambia, Mobile32 hr
Dec 7, 10:17 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBOkaloosa47 hr
Dec 7, 10:25 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa46 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2018Rip Current Statements in Alabama, 2018Every rip current statement 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.