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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS Tampa Bay, FL
NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 20, 2018, 3:12 AM EST for 6 counties in Florida. It took effect at Dec 20, 2018, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 62 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 20, 2018, 3:12 AM EST (08:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 20, 2018, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 22, 2018, 9:00 PM EST
- In force
- 62 hr
- 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 08:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 735 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 146 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
112 WHUS42 KTBW 200812 CFWTBW URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 312 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FLOODING ACROSS THE NATURE COAST THURSDAY NIGHT INTO THE DAY FRIDAY... ...DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXPECTED ALONG AREA BEACHES WITH LARGE SURF AND RIP CURRENTS EXPECTED INTO SATURDAY EVENING. FLZ050-151-211200- /O.UPG.KTBW.CF.A.0001.181221T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KTBW.CF.W.0001.181221T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.181220T1800Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0024.181220T1200Z-181223T0200Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough- 312 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. A High Surf Advisory has also been issued. This High Surf Advisory is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EST Saturday. In addition, a High Rip Current Risk has been issued. This High Rip Current Risk is in effect from 7 AM EST this morning through Saturday evening. The Coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect. * COASTAL FLOODING...Onshore flow and wave action combined with high tides will cause some coastal flooding in low lying areas from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. Residents living near those areas should pay close attention to the local weather and seek higher ground in case of flooding. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for some roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 5 feet this afternoon increasing to 6 to 10 feet by Friday and continuing through the Saturday. * HIGH SURF TIMING...This afternoon through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through late Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ FLZ139-142-148-149-211200- /O.UPG.KTBW.CF.A.0001.181221T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KTBW.CF.W.0001.181221T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco- 312 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. The Coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect. * COASTAL FLOODING...Onshore flow and wave action combined with high tides will cause some coastal flooding in low lying areas from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. Residents living near those areas should pay close attention to the local weather and seek higher ground in case of flooding. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for major roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. && $$ FLZ155-211200- /O.NEW.KTBW.CF.W.0001.181221T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.181220T1800Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0024.181220T1200Z-181223T0200Z/ Coastal Manatee- 312 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. A High Surf Advisory has also been issued. This High Surf Advisory is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EST Saturday. In addition, a High Rip Current Risk has been issued. This High Rip Current Risk is in effect from 7 AM EST this morning through Saturday evening. * COASTAL FLOODING...Coastal flooding can be expected from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for some roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 5 feet this afternoon increasing to 6 to 10 feet by Friday and continuing through the Saturday. * HIGH SURF TIMING...This afternoon through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through late Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ FLZ160-162-165-211200- /O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.181220T1800Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0024.181220T1200Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.NEW.KTBW.CF.S.0003.181221T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee- 312 AM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... .Strong onshore winds and large wave action will create the potential for some minor coastal flooding across portions of Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee Counties. Water levels may run 2 feet above normal with greatest impact expected during high tides. * COASTAL FLOODING...Coastal flooding can be expected from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for major roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 5 feet this afternoon increasing to 6 to 10 feet by Friday and continuing through the Saturday. * HIGH SURF TIMING...This afternoon through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through late Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 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. 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
6 follow-up statements
187 WHUS42 KTBW 202020 CFWTBW URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 320 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 FLZ050-151-155-211000- /O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.181221T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee- 320 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...Onshore flow and wave action combined with high tides will cause coastal flooding in low lying areas from this evening through Friday afternoon. Residents living near those areas should pay close attention to the local weather and seek higher ground in case of flooding. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected from this evening through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for some roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 5 feet this afternoon increasing to 6 to 10 feet by Friday and continuing through Saturday. * HIGH SURF TIMING...This afternoon through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ FLZ139-142-148-149-211000- /O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.181221T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco- 320 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...Onshore flow and wave action combined with high tides will cause coastal flooding in low lying areas from this evening through Friday afternoon. Residents living near those areas should pay close attention to the local weather and seek higher ground in case of flooding. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected from this evening through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for major roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. && $$ FLZ160-162-165-211000- /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0003.181221T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee- 320 PM EST Thu Dec 20 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding can be expected this evening through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...This evening through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for major roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 5 feet this afternoon increasing to 6 to 10 feet by Friday and continuing through Saturday. * HIGH SURF TIMING...This afternoon through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 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. 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
879 WHUS42 KTBW 210753 CFWTBW URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 253 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 FLZ050-151-155-230200- /O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee- 253 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * COASTAL FLOODING...Onshore flow and wave action combined with high tides will cause coastal flooding in low lying areas. Residents living near those areas should pay close attention to the local weather and seek higher ground in case of flooding. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected from this through high tide this afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for some roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 5 to 10 feet. * HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ FLZ139-142-148-149-211800- /O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco- 253 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * COASTAL FLOODING...Onshore flow and wave action combined with high tides will cause coastal flooding in low lying areas. Residents living near those areas should pay close attention to the local weather and seek higher ground in case of flooding. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected through high tide this afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for major roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. && $$ FLZ160-162-165-230200- /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0003.000000T0000Z-181221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee- 253 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * COASTAL FLOODING...Onshore flow and wave action combined with high tides will cause minor coastal flooding in low lying areas. Residents living near those areas should pay close attention to the local weather and seek higher ground in case of flooding. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected through high tide this afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for major roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 5 to 10 feet. * HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 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. 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
727 WHUS42 KTBW 211331 CFWTBW URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 831 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 FLZ050-151-155-212300- /O.EXT.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181221T2300Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee- 831 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * COASTAL FLOODING...A strong onshore flow and large breaking wave action combined with high tides will cause coastal flooding in low lying areas. Residents living near those areas should pay close attention to the local weather and seek higher ground in case of flooding. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected through this evening especially during time of high tide this afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for some roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 7 to 10 feet. * HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ FLZ139-142-148-149-212300- /O.EXT.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181221T2300Z/ Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco- 831 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... * COASTAL FLOODING...A strong onshore flow and large breaking wave action combined with high tides will cause coastal flooding in low lying areas. Residents living near those areas should pay close attention to the local weather and seek higher ground in case of flooding. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Coastal flooding can be expected through this evening especially at time of high tide this afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for major roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and property. && $$ FLZ160-162-165-212300- /O.EXT.KTBW.CF.S.0003.000000T0000Z-181221T2300Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee- 831 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS EVENING... * COASTAL FLOODING...A strong onshore flow and wave action combined with high tides will cause minor coastal flooding in low lying areas. Residents living near those areas should pay close attention to the local weather and seek higher ground in case of flooding. * COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Minor coastal flooding can be expected through this evening especially at time of high tide this afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is the potential for major roads to become impassible and water to enter structures along the shore, particularly with added wave action. In addition, boat ramps, beach access roads, and decks will likely be affected. The dangers of flooding are especially hard to recognize at night. If you encounter flood waters, turn around dont drown! * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 7 to 10 feet. * HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 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. 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. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/tampa
372 WHUS42 KTBW 212303 CFWTBW URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 603 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 FLZ050-151-155-220715- /O.EXP.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181221T2300Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee- 603 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 7 to 10 feet. * HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins... jetties and piers. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard. Pay attention to flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ FLZ139-142-148-149-220015- /O.EXP.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-181221T2300Z/ Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco- 603 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The water levels have gone down. However, wave run up and flood beaches. $$ FLZ160-162-165-220715- /O.EXP.KTBW.CF.S.0003.000000T0000Z-181221T2300Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee- 603 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves around 7 to 10 feet. * HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through Saturday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins... jetties and piers. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard. Pay attention to flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/tampa
111 WHUS42 KTBW 220756 CFWTBW URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 256 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018 FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-230200- /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee- 256 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * HIGH SURF...Large breaking waves 4 to 7 feet. * HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Saturday evening. * HIGH SURF IMPACTS...High surf will affect beaches in the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * RIP CURRENT TIMING...Wave action will keep rip currents likely along area beaches through this evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely through Saturday. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 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. 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. && $$ https://www.weather.gov/tampa
091 WHUS42 KTBW 230158 CFWTBW URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 858 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018 FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-230300- /O.EXP.KTBW.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ /O.EXP.KTBW.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-181223T0200Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee- 858 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... Diminishing and shifting winds have allowed waves and swells along the beaches to slowly decay...reducing the threat of high surf and rip currents. $$ https://www.weather.gov/tampa
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2:52 AM EST | Gale Warning | TBW | 43 hr | |
| Dec 20, 3:12 AM EST | Coastal Flood Statement | TBW | Charlotte, Lee, Sarasota | 39 hr |
| Dec 20, 3:12 AM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | TBW | Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee, Pasco and 1 more | 39 hr |
| Dec 20, 3:12 AM EST | High Surf Advisory | TBW | Charlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota | 66 hr |
| Dec 20, 5:55 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 50 min | |
| Dec 20, 6:46 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 44 min | |
| Dec 20, 7:02 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 28 min | |
| Dec 20, 7:40 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Manatee | 20 min |
| Dec 20, 8:01 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Hillsborough, Polk | 29 min |
| Dec 20, 8:15 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Hardee, Polk | 30 min |
| Dec 20, 8:35 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 40 min | |
| Dec 20, 8:43 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Polk | 21 min |
| Dec 20, 8:53 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TBW | Hillsborough | 4 days |
| Dec 20, 9:21 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Polk | 12 min |
| Dec 20, 9:24 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Manatee, Sarasota | 21 min |
| Dec 20, 9:25 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee | 35 min |
| Dec 20, 9:37 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Polk | 23 min |
| Dec 20, 9:48 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Hardee, Polk | 27 min |
| Dec 20, 9:54 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TBW | Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee and 5 more | 111 min |
| Dec 20, 10:07 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 53 min | |
| Dec 20, 11:01 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TBW | 59 min | |
| Dec 20, 11:13 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Polk | 19 min |
| Dec 20, 11:21 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TBW | Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota | 39 min |
| Dec 20, 11:23 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Sarasota | 2 min |
| Dec 20, 11:26 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TBW | Hillsborough | 5 days |
| Dec 20, 11:26 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TBW | Manatee | 45 hr |
| Dec 20, 11:39 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TBW | DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco and 3 more | 96 min |
| Dec 20, 11:42 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Polk | 48 min |
| Dec 20, 11:54 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TBW | Hardee, Manatee | 36 min |
| Dec 20, 11:59 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TBW | Manatee | 43 hr |
| Dec 20, 12:01 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TBW | Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk and 1 more | 44 min |
| Dec 20, 12:48 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Lee, Polk | 57 min |
| Dec 20, 1:21 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TBW | Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk and 1 more | 84 min |
| Dec 20, 1:36 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | TBW | Highlands | 39 min |
| Dec 20, 2:59 PM EST | Lake Wind Advisory | TBW | Charlotte, Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands and 9 more | 28 hr |
| Dec 20, 3:38 PM EST | River Flood Warning | TBW | Hardee | 71 hr |
| Dec 20, 3:38 PM EST | River Flood Warning | TBW | DeSoto | 6 days |
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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.