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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS Mobile, AL

March 25, 2018Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Mar 25, 2018, 5:22 AM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Mar 25, 2018, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2018, 5:22 AM CDT (10:22 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2018, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

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

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 10.4 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 2018-03-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 88 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 00:00Z on 2018-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 133 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
88 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-324 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1032 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
133 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
209 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

592 
WHUS44 KMOB 251022
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
522 AM CDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IS IN EFFECT TODAY AND TONIGHT...

.Lingering southerly swell combined with persistent onshore flow
and a spring tide will result in an increase in hazardous rip 
currents along Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
panhandle today and tonight.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251830-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0008.180325T1200Z-180326T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
522 AM CDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect through Monday morning. 

* 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.

&&

$$
21 follow-up statements
050 
WHUS44 KMOB 251648
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1148 AM CDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IS IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

.Lingering southerly swell combined with persistent onshore flow
and a spring tide will result in an increase in hazardous rip
currents along Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida
panhandle today and tonight.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-260100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180326T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1148 AM CDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$
443 
WHUS44 KMOB 252048
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
348 PM CDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IS IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

.Lingering southerly swell combined with persistent onshore flow
and a large tidal range will result in an increase in hazardous 
rip currents along Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida
panhandle today and tonight.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-260500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180326T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
348 PM CDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$
447 
WHUS44 KMOB 260240
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
940 PM CDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IS IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

.Lingering southerly swell combined with persistent onshore flow
and a large tidal range will result in an increase in hazardous
rip currents along Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western
Florida panhandle tonight.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180326T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
940 PM CDT Sun Mar 25 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$
035 
WHUS44 KMOB 260930
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
430 AM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018

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

.Strengthening east to southeast winds and lingering swell will
combine with a spring tide to once again result in an increase
in hazardous rip currents along Gulf beaches of Alabama and the
western Florida panhandle through tonight.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180327T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
430 AM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018

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

* 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.

&&

$$
936 
WHUS44 KMOB 261642
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1142 AM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018

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

.Moderate to strong east to southeast winds and lingering swell 
will combine with a large tidal range to once again result in an 
increase in hazardous rip currents along Gulf beaches of Alabama 
and the western Florida panhandle through tonight.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270045-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180327T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1142 AM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$
859 
WHUS44 KMOB 262043
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
343 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018

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

.Moderate to strong east to southeast winds and lingering swell
will combine with a large tidal range to once again result in an
increase in hazardous rip currents along Gulf beaches of Alabama
and the western Florida panhandle through tonight.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270445-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180327T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
343 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* 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.

&&

$$
915 
WHUS44 KMOB 270418
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1118 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY
EVENING...

.Moderate to often strong east to southeast winds and lingering 
swell will combine with a large tidal range to continue to result
in an increased rip current hazardous along Gulf beaches of 
Alabama and the western Florida panhandle through early Thursday 
evening.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-271230-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180330T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1118 PM CDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY 
EVENING...

* 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.

&&

$$
990 
WHUS44 KMOB 271017
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
517 AM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.Moderate to often strong onshore winds, persistent swell, and a
large tidal range will result in an increased rip current
hazardous along Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
panhandle through Thursday afternoon.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-272000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180329T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
517 AM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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.

&&

$$
206 
WHUS44 KMOB 271650
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1150 AM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.Moderate to often strong onshore winds, persistent swell, and a
large tidal range will continue to create an increased rip 
current hazard along Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western 
Florida panhandle through Thursday afternoon.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-280100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180329T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1150 AM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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.

&&

$$
727 
WHUS44 KMOB 272102
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
402 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.Moderate to often strong onshore winds, persistent swell, and a
large tidal range will continue to create an increased rip
current hazard along Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western
Florida panhandle through Thursday afternoon.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-280515-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180329T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
402 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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.

&&

$$
960 
WHUS44 KMOB 280302
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1002 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.Moderate to often strong onshore winds, persistent swell, and a
large tidal range will continue to create an increased rip
current hazard along Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western
Florida panhandle through Thursday afternoon.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180329T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1002 PM CDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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.

&&

$$
333 
WHUS44 KMOB 281022
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
522 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

.Moderate to occasional strong onshore winds and persistent swell,
along with a tidal range around one foot, will continue to create
an increased rip current hazard along Gulf beaches of Alabama and
the western Florida panhandle through Thursday night.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-282100-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180330T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
522 AM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018

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

&&

$$
624 
WHUS44 KMOB 282101
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
401 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

.Moderate to occasional strong onshore winds and persistent
swell, along with a tidal range around one foot, will continue to
create a high rip current hazard along the Gulf beaches of 
Alabama and the western Florida panhandle through Thursday night.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290600-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180330T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
401 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018

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

&&

$$
512 
WHUS44 KMOB 290257 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
957 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

.Moderate to occasional strong onshore winds and persistent
swell, along with a tidal range around one foot, will continue to
create a high rip current hazard along the Gulf beaches of
Alabama and the western Florida panhandle through Thursday night.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180330T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
957 PM CDT Wed Mar 28 2018

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

&&

$$
089 
WHUS44 KMOB 291133
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
633 AM CDT Thu Mar 29 2018

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

.Moderate to strong onshore winds and persistent swell, along 
with a tidal range around one foot, will continue to create a high
rip current hazard along the Gulf beaches of Alabama and the 
western Florida panhandle through Thursday night.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-292000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180330T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
633 AM CDT Thu Mar 29 2018

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

* 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.

&&

$$
260 
WHUS44 KMOB 291802
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
102 PM CDT Thu Mar 29 2018

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

.Moderate to strong onshore winds and persistent swell, along
with a tidal range around one foot, will continue to create a
high rip current hazard along the Gulf beaches of Alabama and the
western Florida panhandle through late tonight.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180330T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
102 PM CDT Thu Mar 29 2018

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

* 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.

&&

$$
817 
WHUS44 KMOB 291855
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
155 PM CDT Thu Mar 29 2018

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

.Moderate to strong onshore winds and persistent swell, along
with a tidal range around one foot, will continue to create a
high rip current hazard along the Gulf beaches of Alabama and the
western Florida panhandle through late tonight. Winds will turn
northerly Friday, but persistent southerly swell will keep the
rip current risk high through early Friday evening. 

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
155 PM CDT Thu Mar 29 2018

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

* 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.

&&

$$
411 
WHUS44 KMOB 300502 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1202 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

.Moderate to strong onshore winds and persistent swell, along
with a tidal range around one foot, will continue to create a
high rip current hazard along the Gulf beaches of Alabama and the
western Florida panhandle through late tonight. Winds will turn
northerly Friday, but persistent southerly swell will keep the
rip current risk high through early Friday evening.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301400-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1202 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

* 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.

&&

$$
794 
WHUS44 KMOB 301021
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
521 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

.Persistent, onshore swell will continue to create a high rip 
current hazard along the Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western 
Florida panhandle into this evening. 

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301830-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
521 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

* 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.

&&

$$
441 
WHUS44 KMOB 301555
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1055 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

.Persistent, onshore swell will continue to create a high rip
current hazard along the Gulf beaches of Alabama and the western
Florida panhandle into this evening.

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-310000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1055 AM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

* 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.

&&

$$
885 
WHUS44 KMOB 310005 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
705 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

.A moderate risk of rip currents will continue along the gulf
beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida through Saturday. 

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-310115-
/O.EXP.KMOB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
705 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018

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

.A moderate risk of rip current will continue through Saturday. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 3:46 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB62 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.