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Rip Current Statement 11, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

July 21, 20186 counties in Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this rip current statement at Jul 21, 2018, 5:12 AM EDT for 6 counties in Florida. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 21, 2018, 5:12 AM EDT (09:12 UTC)
Expired
Jul 25, 2018, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Tampa Bay, FL

Counties Charlotte County, FL, Hillsborough County, FL, Lee County, FL, Manatee County, FL, Pinellas County, FL, Sarasota County, FL

The radar

The Tampa radar (KTBW), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:15 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

Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 43 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, Tampa Bay, FL at 00:00Z on 2018-07-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1595 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, Tampa Bay, FL at 00:00Z on 2018-07-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 35 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
1595 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
757 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
35 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
39 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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023 
WHUS42 KTBW 210912
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
512 AM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018

FLZ160-162-220200-
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0011.180721T0912Z-180723T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180724T0200Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-
512 AM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect through Sunday evening.

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip
  currents through 10 PM Sunday.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be
  possible along area beaches.

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA 
  FORECAST:...Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf 
  coast...possible Saturday. Coastal northern/southern Charlotte 
  County: Gulf coast and bay regions...possible Saturday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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. 

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-165-220200-
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0011.180721T0912Z-180723T0200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Lee-
512 AM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018

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

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect through Sunday evening.

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip
  currents through 10 PM Sunday.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be
  possible along area beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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. 

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
9 follow-up statements
662 
WHUS42 KTBW 220058
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
858 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018

FLZ160-162-230000-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180724T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180723T0200Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-
858 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip 
  currents through 10 PM Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA
  FORECAST: Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf 
  coast...possible Sunday and Monday. Coastal northern/southern 
  Charlotte County: Gulf coast and bay regions...possible Sunday 
  and Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-165-230000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180723T0200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Lee-
858 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018

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

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip 
  currents through 10 PM Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
299 
WHUS42 KTBW 220727
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
327 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

FLZ160-162-230200-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180724T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180724T0200Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-
327 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip
  currents through 10 PM Monday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA 
  FORECAST: Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf 
  coast...possible Sunday and Monday. Coastal northern/southern 
  Charlotte County: Gulf coast and bay regions...possible Sunday 
  and Monday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-165-230200-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180724T0200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Lee-
327 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

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

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip
  currents through 10 PM Monday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
457 
WHUS42 KTBW 230814
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
414 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

FLZ160-162-240300-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180724T0200Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-
414 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create
  conditions favorable for rip currents through Tuesday evening.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA 
  FORECAST: Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf 
  coast...possible Sunday and Monday. Coastal northern/southern 
  Charlotte County: Gulf coast and bay regions...possible Sunday 
  and Monday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-165-240300-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Lee-
414 AM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

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

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create
  conditions favorable for rip currents through Tuesday evening.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
835 
WHUS42 KTBW 231611
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1211 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

FLZ160-162-240300-
/O.EXT.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180727T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-
1211 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create 
  conditions favorable for rip currents through Tuesday evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA
  FORECAST: Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf
  coast...possible Monday and Tuesday. Bay regions of southern
  Sarasota...possible Monday and Tuesday. Coastal
  northern/southern Charlotte County:  Gulf coast of northern 
  Charlotte...possible Monday. Bay regions of northern 
  Charlotte...possible Monday and Tuesday. Gulf coast and bay 
  regions of southern Charlotte�possible Monday and Tuesday. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-165-240300-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Lee-
1211 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

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

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create 
  conditions favorable for rip currents through Tuesday evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
111 
WHUS42 KTBW 240049
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
849 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

FLZ160-162-250200-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180727T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-
849 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create 
  conditions favorable for rip currents through Tuesday evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA
  FORECAST: Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf
  coast...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Bay regions of southern
  Sarasota...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Coastal
  northern/southern Charlotte County: Bay regions or northern
  Charlotte...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Gulf coast and bay
  regions of southern Charlotte...possible Tuesday and Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-165-250000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Lee-
849 PM EDT Mon Jul 23 2018

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

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create 
  conditions favorable for rip currents through Tuesday evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
586 
WHUS42 KTBW 240755
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
355 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

FLZ160-162-250000-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180727T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-
355 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create
  conditions favorable for rip currents through this evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA 
  FORECAST: Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf 
  coast...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Bay regions of 
  southern Sarasota...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Coastal 
  northern/southern Charlotte County: Bay regions or northern 
  Charlotte...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Gulf coast and bay 
  regions of southern Charlotte...possible Tuesday and 
  Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-165-250000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Lee-
355 AM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

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

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create
  conditions favorable for rip currents through this evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
477 
WHUS42 KTBW 241729
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
129 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

FLZ165-250300-
/O.EXA.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180727T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
Coastal Lee-
129 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for a combination of an elevated rip
current risk and for the presence of Florida red tide, which is 
in effect through Thursday evening.

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create 
  conditions favorable for rip currents through this evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA 
  FORECAST: Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf 
  coast...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Bay regions of 
  southern Sarasota...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Coastal 
  northern/southern Charlotte County: Bay regions or northern 
  Charlotte...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Gulf coast and bay 
  regions of southern Charlotte...possible Tuesday and 
  Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ160-162-250300-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180727T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-
129 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create 
  conditions favorable for rip currents through this evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA 
  FORECAST: Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf 
  coast...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Bay regions of 
  southern Sarasota...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Coastal 
  northern/southern Charlotte County: Bay regions or northern 
  Charlotte...possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Gulf coast and bay 
  regions of southern Charlotte...possible Tuesday and 
  Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-250000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180725T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-
129 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create 
  conditions favorable for rip currents through this evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
880 
WHUS42 KTBW 250000
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
800 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

FLZ160-162-165-260200-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180726T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180727T0200Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
800 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create
  conditions favorable for rip currents through Wednesday.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA
  FORECAST: Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf
  coast...possible Wednesday and Thursday. Bay regions of southern
  Sarasota...possible Wednesday and Thursday. Coastal
  northern/southern Charlotte County: Bay regions...possible
  Wednesday and Thursday. Gulf coast of southern Charlotte... 
  possible Wednesday and Thursday. Coastal northern Lee County: 
  Gulf coast...possible Wednesday and Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-260000-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180726T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-
800 PM EDT Tue Jul 24 2018

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

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create
  conditions favorable for rip currents through Wednesday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/tampabay
717 
WHUS42 KTBW 250752
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
352 AM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

FLZ160-162-165-260000-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180727T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180726T0000Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
352 AM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create
  conditions favorable for rip currents through this evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA 
  FORECAST: Coastal northern/southern Sarasota County: Gulf 
  coast...possible Wednesday and Thursday. Bay regions of 
  southern Sarasota...possible Wednesday and Thursday. Coastal 
  northern/southern Charlotte County: Bay regions...possible 
  Wednesday and Thursday. Gulf coast of southern Charlotte... 
  possible Wednesday and Thursday. Coastal northern Lee County: 
  Gulf coast...possible Wednesday and Thursday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-260000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-180726T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-
352 AM EDT Wed Jul 25 2018

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

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will create
  conditions favorable for rip currents through this evening. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong and frequent rip currents will be 
  possible along area beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 21, 3:01 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW59 min
Jul 21, 3:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWLevy44 min
Jul 21, 4:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTBWCharlotte15 min

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.