Rip Current Statement 14, NWS Jacksonville, FL

Issued

Sep 21, 2019, 2:48 PM EDT (18:48 UTC)

In effect from

Sep 21, 2019, 5:00 PM EDT

Expired

Sep 23, 2019, 2:54 AM EDT

In force

34 hr

Issued by

NWS Jacksonville, FL

Counties Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Nassau County, FL

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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655 
WHUS42 KJAX 211848
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
248 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2019

FLZ138-221000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190921T2000Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190923T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0014.190921T2100Z-190922T2200Z/
/O.EXB.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190922T1000Z/
Coastal Flagler-
248 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...Flagler County Beaches.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Around one foot above predicted astronomical 
  tide. Above normal water levels may continue the next few days.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Low lying roads and flood prone areas 
  may see minor flooding.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Life-threatening rip currents are
  expected as east to northeast winds and high swells continue.
  Surf will be rough and dangerous with breaker heights 6-8 feet
  through Sunday.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion is possible during 
  times of high tide.

* TIMING...Through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a High Risk of rip currents.

Rip currents will be life threatening.

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

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current remain calm.
Don't fight the current. Swim in a direction following the
shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip
current.

&&

$$

FLZ037-038-221000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190921T2000Z/
/O.EXB.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
Putnam-Inland Flagler-
248 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2019

...ELEVATED WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE ON THE ST JOHNS RIVER 
BASIN...

* LOCATIONS...St Johns River Basin in Putnam and inland Flagler
  counties.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Up to one foot above predicted astronomical 
  tide. Above normal water levels will continue during times of 
  high tide during the next few days.

* RIVER FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding possible during high tide.

* TIMING...Through Sunday.

* FLOOD IMPACTS...Low lying roads and flood prone areas may see 
  minor flooding during times of high tide during the next few 
  days.

$$

FLZ125-221000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190921T2000Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190923T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0014.190921T2100Z-190922T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
Coastal Duval-
248 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...ELEVATED WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE ON THE ST JOHNS RIVER 
BASIN...

* LOCATIONS... Duval County Beaches and St Johns River Basin from
  Jacksonville to Mayport.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Up to one foot above predicted astronomical 
  tide. Above normal water levels may continue the next few days.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Low lying roads and flood prone areas 
  may see minor flooding.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Life-threatening rip currents are
  expected as east to northeast winds and high swells continue.
  Surf will be rough and dangerous with breaker heights 4-6 feet.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion is possible during 
  times of high tide.

* TIMING...Through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a High Risk of rip currents.

Rip currents will be life threatening.

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

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current remain calm.
Don't fight the current. Swim in a direction following the
shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip
current.

&&

$$

FLZ124-221000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190921T2000Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190923T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0014.190921T2100Z-190922T2200Z/
Coastal Nassau-
248 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a High
Rip Current Risk, which is in effect through Sunday afternoon.
The High Surf Advisory has been cancelled.

* LOCATIONS...Nassau County beaches including Amelia Island.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Life-threatening rip currents are
  expected as east to northeast winds and high swells continue.
  Surf will be rough and dangerous with breaker heights 4-6 feet.

* TIMING...Through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a High Risk of rip currents.

Rip currents will be life threatening.

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

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current remain calm.
Don't fight the current. Swim in a direction following the
shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip
current.

&&

$$

FLZ133-221000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190923T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0014.190921T2100Z-190922T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190922T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
Coastal St. Johns-
248 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* LOCATIONS...St Johns County Beaches.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Up to one foot above predicted astronomical 
  tide. Above normal water levels may continue the next few days.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Low lying roads and flood prone areas 
  may see minor flooding.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Life-threatening rip currents are
  expected as east to northeast winds and high swells continue.
  Surf will be rough and dangerous with breaker heights 5-7 feet.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion is possible during 
  times of high tide.

* TIMING...Through Sunday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

There is a High Risk of rip currents.

Rip currents will be life threatening.

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

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current remain calm.
Don't fight the current. Swim in a direction following the
shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip
current.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-212000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190922T0100Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
248 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has cancelled the
High Rip Current Risk.

Rough surf in the 3 to 5 feet range will continue along with a
Moderate Risk of Rip currents through Sunday.

$$

FLZ025-032-033-221000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-
248 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2019

...ELEVATED WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE ON THE ST JOHNS RIVER 
BASIN...

* LOCATIONS...St Johns River from Downtown Jacksonville south 
  along Clay and St Johns counties.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Up to one foot above predicted astronomical 
  tide. Above normal water levels will continue during times of 
  high tide during the next few days.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding possible during high
  tide.

* TIMING...Through Sunday.

* FLOOD IMPACTS...Low lying roads and flood prone areas may see 
  minor flooding during times of high tide during the next few 
  days.

$$

856 
WHUS42 KJAX 220646
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
246 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019


FLZ133-138-222200-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-190922T1000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
246 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS...Flagler and St. Johns county beaches. 

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Around one foot above predicted astronomical 
  tide. Above normal water levels may continue the next few days.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Low lying roads and flood prone areas 
  may see minor flooding.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Life-threatening rip currents are
  expected as east to northeast winds and high swells continue.
  Surf will be rough and dangerous with breaker heights 5-6 feet. 

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion is possible during 
  times of high tide.

* TIMING...Through today. 

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. Heed the advice of lifeguards and the beach patrol. Pay
attention to flags and posted signs.

&&

$$

FLZ125-222200-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
Coastal Duval-
246 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

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

* LOCATIONS... Duval County Beaches and St Johns River Basin 
  from Jacksonville to Mayport.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Up to one foot above predicted astronomical 
  tide. Above normal water levels may continue the next few days.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Low lying roads and flood prone areas 
  may see minor flooding.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Life-threatening rip currents are 
  expected as east to northeast winds and high swells continue. 
  Surf will be rough and dangerous with breaker heights 4-6 feet.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion is possible during 
  times of high tide.

* TIMING...Through today.

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. Heed the advice of lifeguards and the beach patrol. Pay
attention to flags and posted signs.

&&

$$

FLZ025-032-033-037-038-222200-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Putnam-Inland Flagler-
246 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

...ELEVATED WATERS LEVELS ON THE ST. JOHNS RIVER BASIN...

* LOCATIONS...St Johns River from Downtown Jacksonville south 
  along Clay and St Johns counties.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Up to one foot above predicted astronomical 
  tide. Above normal water levels will continue during times of 
  high tide during the next few days.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding possible during high 
  tide.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...

* TIMING...Through today.

* FLOOD IMPACTS...Low lying roads and flood prone areas may see 
  minor flooding during times of high tide during the next few 
  days.

$$

FLZ124-222200-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
Coastal Nassau-
246 AM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

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

* LOCATIONS...Nassau County beaches including Amelia Island.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Life-threatening rip currents are 
  expected as east to northeast winds and high swells continue. 
  Surf will be rough and dangerous with breaker heights 4-6 feet.

* TIMING...Through today.

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. Heed the advice of lifeguards and the beach patrol. Pay
attention to flags and posted signs.

&&

$$

041 
WHUS42 KJAX 221857
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
257 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

FLZ125-133-138-230900-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190923T0900Z/
Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
257 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

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

* LOCATIONS... Duval County Beaches and St Johns River Basin 
  from Jacksonville to Mayport.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Up to one foot above predicted astronomical 
  tide. Above normal water levels may continue the next few days.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Low lying roads and flood prone areas 
  may see minor flooding.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Life-threatening rip currents are 
  expected as east to northeast winds and high swells continue. 
  Surf will be rough and dangerous with breaker heights 4-6 feet.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion is possible during 
  times of high tide.

* TIMING...Through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a High Risk of rip currents.

Rip currents will be life threatening.

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

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current remain calm.
Don't fight the current. Swim in a direction following the
shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip
current.

&&

$$

FLZ025-032-033-038-222000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190922T2200Z/
Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-
257 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

...WATER LEVELS REMAIN ABOVE NORMAL BUT POTENTIAL FOR TIDAL 
FLOODING HAS DIMINISHED...

* Northeast flow has weakened and so the threat for tidal flooding
  along St. Johns River basin has diminished. Water levels still 
  remain above normal.

$$

FLZ037-230900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190923T0900Z/
Putnam-
257 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

...ELEVATED WATERS LEVELS ON THE ST. JOHNS RIVER BASIN...

* LOCATIONS...St Johns River from Downtown Jacksonville south 
  along Clay and St Johns counties.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Up to one foot above predicted astronomical 
  tide. Above normal water levels will continue during times of 
  high tide during the next few days.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding possible during high
  tide.

* TIMING...Through tonight.

* FLOOD IMPACTS...Low lying roads and flood prone areas may see 
  minor flooding during times of high tide during the next few 
  days.

$$

FLZ124-230900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190923T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-
257 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2019

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

* LOCATIONS...Nassau County beaches including Amelia Island.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Life-threatening rip currents are 
  expected as east to northeast winds and high swells continue. 
  Surf will be rough and dangerous with breaker heights 4-6 feet.

* TIMING...Through tonight.

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. Heed the advice of lifeguards and the beach patrol.
Pay attention to flags and posted signs.

&&

$$

649 
WHUS42 KJAX 230654
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
254 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019


FLZ037-230800-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190923T0900Z/
Putnam-
254 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

...WATER LEVELS REMAIN ABOVE NORMAL BUT POTENTIAL FOR TIDAL 
FLOODING HAS DIMINISHED...

* Northeast flow has weakened and so the threat for tidal flooding
  along St. Johns River basin has diminished. Water levels still 
  remain above normal.

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-230800-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-190923T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
254 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has cancelled the
High Rip Current Risk. However...a moderate risk of rip currents
continue today and Tuesday due to lingering swells. 


$$

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