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Rip Current Statement 46, NWS Tallahassee, FL

April 14, 20184 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 14, 2018, 3:27 AM CDT for 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 14, 2018, 3:27 AM CDT (08:27 UTC)
Expired
Apr 17, 2018, 4:00 AM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Bay County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Walton County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:28 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

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 116 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2018-04-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 21 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2018-04-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 7 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
21 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1013 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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323 
WHUS42 KTAE 140827
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
427 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT ALONG THE
FLORIDA BIG BEND AND PANHANDLE BEACHES...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH WALTON AND COASTAL BAY COUNTIES
FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 7 AM CDT MONDAY MORNING...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR GULF COUNTY FROM 1 AM CDT SUNDAY THROUGH
10 AM CDT MONDAY...

FLZ108-112-150600-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.180414T1800Z-180416T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0046.180414T0827Z-180416T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
427 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 /327 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a High
Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this
afternoon to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Monday. A High Rip Current Risk
has also been issued. This High Rip Current Risk is in effect
through late Sunday night. 

* SURF HEIGHTS...3 to 4 feet this morning building to 4 to 6 feet
  by this afternoon. Surf heights will peak at 7 feet on Sunday.
 
* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide.
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through Sunday
  night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

FLZ114-150600-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.180415T0600Z-180416T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0046.180414T0827Z-180416T0800Z/
Coastal Gulf-
427 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 /327 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ SUNDAY
TO 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a High
Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Sunday
to 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Monday. A High Rip Current Risk has also
been issued. This High Rip Current Risk is in effect through late
Sunday night. 

* SURF HEIGHTS...2 to 4 feet today increasing to 4 to 6 feet
  tonight. Surf heights peaking at 7 feet on Sunday.  

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide.
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through Sunday
  night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

FLZ115-150600-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0046.180414T0827Z-180416T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
427 AM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

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

* SURF HEIGHTS...2 to 4 feet. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through
  Sunday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

Godsey
6 follow-up statements
694 
WHUS42 KTAE 150044
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
844 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT ALONG THE
FLORIDA BIG BEND AND PANHANDLE BEACHES...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH WALTON AND COASTAL BAY COUNTIES
THROUGH 7 AM CDT MONDAY MORNING...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR GULF COUNTY FROM 1 AM CDT SUNDAY
THROUGH 10 AM CDT MONDAY...

FLZ108-112-152000-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180416T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
844 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 /744 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 6 feet peaking at 7 feet on Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through Sunday 
  night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

FLZ114-152000-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.180415T0600Z-180416T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
Coastal Gulf-
844 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018 /744 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/
SUNDAY TO 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ MONDAY...

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 6 feet peaking at 7 feet on Sunday. 

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through Sunday 
  night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

FLZ115-152000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
844 PM EDT Sat Apr 14 2018

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

* SURF HEIGHTS...2 to 4 feet.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through 
  Sunday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

DVD
466 
WHUS42 KTAE 151500
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1100 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TODAY ALONG THE FLORIDA BIG BEND AND
PANHANDLE BEACHES...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH WALTON AND COASTAL BAY COUNTIES
THROUGH 7 AM CDT MONDAY MORNING...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR GULF COUNTY THROUGH 10 AM CDT 
MONDAY...

FLZ108-112-160800-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180416T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
1100 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018 /1000 AM CDT Sun Apr 15 2018/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 6 feet peaking at 7 feet.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide.
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

FLZ114-160800-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180416T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
Coastal Gulf-
1100 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018 /1000 AM CDT Sun Apr 15 2018/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM
CDT/ MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 6 feet peaking at 7 feet.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through Sunday 
  night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

FLZ115-160800-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1100 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

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

* SURF HEIGHTS...2 to 4 feet.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through 
  Sunday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
185 
WHUS42 KTAE 160117
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
917 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TODAY ALONG THE FLORIDA BIG BEND AND
PANHANDLE BEACHES...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH WALTON AND COASTAL BAY COUNTIES
THROUGH 7 AM CDT MONDAY MORNING...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR GULF COUNTY THROUGH 10 AM CDT MONDAY...

FLZ108-112-160930-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180416T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
917 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018 /817 PM CDT Sun Apr 15 2018/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS...

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 6 feet peaking at 7 feet.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

FLZ114-160930-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180416T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
Coastal Gulf-
917 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018 /817 PM CDT Sun Apr 15 2018/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM
CDT/ MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS...

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 6 feet peaking at 7 feet.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through Sunday 
  night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

FLZ115-160800-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
917 PM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS...

* SURF HEIGHTS...2 to 4 feet.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through 
  Sunday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
072 
WHUS42 KTAE 160715
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
315 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TODAY ALONG THE FLORIDA BIG BEND AND
PANHANDLE BEACHES...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR SOUTH WALTON AND COASTAL BAY COUNTIES
THROUGH 7 AM CDT MONDAY MORNING...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR GULF COUNTY THROUGH 10 AM CDT MONDAY...

FLZ112-170400-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180417T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180416T1200Z/
Coastal Bay-
315 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 5 feet peaking at 6 feet early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

FLZ108-161200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180416T1200Z/
South Walton-
215 AM CDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* SURF HEIGHTS...3 feet peaking at 6 feet early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

FLZ114-170400-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180417T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180416T1500Z/
Coastal Gulf-
315 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018 /215 AM CDT Mon Apr 16 2018/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM
CDT/ THIS MORNING...

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 5 feet peaking at 6 feet this morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through Sunday 
  night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

FLZ115-161200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180416T1200Z/
Coastal Franklin-
315 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* SURF HEIGHTS...2 to 4 feet decreasing to 1 to 2 feet.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through 
  Sunday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
904 
WHUS42 KTAE 161401
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1001 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TODAY ALONG THE FLORIDA BIG BEND AND
PANHANDLE BEACHES...

FLZ114-170900-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180416T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180417T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-
1001 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018 /901 AM CDT Mon Apr 16 2018/

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

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 5 feet.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

FLZ108-115-170900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0047.180416T1401Z-180417T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
1001 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018 /901 AM CDT Mon Apr 16 2018/

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

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

* SURF HEIGHTS...1 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

FLZ112-170900-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180417T0900Z/
Coastal Bay-
1001 AM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

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

* SURF HEIGHTS...4 to 5 feet.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
100 
WHUS42 KTAE 170005
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
805 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS TONIGHT ALONG THE FLORIDA BIG BEND 
AND PANHANDLE BEACHES...

FLZ112-114-170900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-180417T0900Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
805 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018 /705 PM CDT Mon Apr 16 2018/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM
CDT/ TUESDAY...

* SURF HEIGHTS...3 to 5 feet.

* IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion around the time of high tide. 
  Dangerous and life threatening rip currents through tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

FLZ108-115-170900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-180417T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
805 PM EDT Mon Apr 16 2018 /705 PM CDT Mon Apr 16 2018/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM
CDT/ TUESDAY...

* SURF HEIGHTS...1 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 14, 3:27 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryTAEBay, Gulf, Walton54 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 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.