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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS Jacksonville, FL

November 8, 2019Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Nov 8, 2019, 1:52 AM EST for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 8, 2019, 1:52 AM EST (06:52 UTC)
Expired
Nov 9, 2019, 7:00 PM EST
In force
41 hr
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

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

The radar

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 42 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2019-11-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 832 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2019-11-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 37 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
832 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
682 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
1.7

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The text

As transmitted.

256 
WHUS42 KJAX 080652
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
152 AM EST Fri Nov 8 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-091000-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0023.191108T0652Z-191110T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
152 AM EST Fri Nov 8 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a High
Rip Current Risk, which is in effect through Saturday evening.

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High risk of rip currents and rough
  surf. 

* TIMING...Through Saturday.

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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
882 
WHUS42 KJAX 081951
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
251 PM EST Fri Nov 8 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-091000-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0010.191108T2200Z-191110T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-191110T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
251 PM EST Fri Nov 8 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...up to 1.5 feet above mean higher high water
  during the early evening high tide and up to 2 feet above mean
  higher high water during the early morning high tide on
  Saturday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding is possible around times
  of high tide, particularly during the early morning high tide 
  on Saturday. 

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Breakers up to 6 feet will be
  possible at area beaches late tonight through Saturday morning.
  A High risk of rip currents continues through Saturday.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion is possible, especially
  during the early morning high tide on Saturday.

* TIMING...Through Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ024-025-032-033-037-038-GAZ154-166-091000-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0010.191108T2200Z-191110T0900Z/
Inland Nassau-Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Putnam-
Inland Flagler-Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
251 PM EST Fri Nov 8 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 4 AM EST Sunday.

* LOCATIONS...St. Johns River Basin in northeast Florida.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...up to 1 foot above mean higher high water
  during high tide tonight and up to 1.5 feet above mean higher 
  high water during times of high tide this weekend.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding is possible, especially
  during times of high tide this weekend.

* TIMING...through this Weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

Nelson
182 
WHUS42 KJAX 090630
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
130 AM EST Sat Nov 9 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-100000-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SU.Y.0009.191109T0630Z-191110T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-191110T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-191110T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
130 AM EST Sat Nov 9 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a High
Surf Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Elevated onshore flow will combine with high
  tide cycles to produce potential flooding.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding is possible around times
  of high tide.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Breakers 6 to 8 feet possible Today.
  A High risk of rip currents continues through Today.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion is possible, 
  especially during the early morning high tide on Saturday.

* TIMING...Through Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ024-025-032-033-037-038-GAZ154-166-100000-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-191110T0900Z/
Inland Nassau-Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Putnam-
Inland Flagler-Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
130 AM EST Sat Nov 9 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...St. Johns River Basin in northeast Florida.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Elevated onshore flow will combine with high
  tide cycles to produce potential flooding.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding is possible, especially
  during times of high tide.

* TIMING...through this Weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$
544 
WHUS42 KJAX 091951
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
251 PM EST Sat Nov 9 2019

FLZ024-GAZ154-166-092100-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-191110T0900Z/
Inland Nassau-Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
251 PM EST Sat Nov 9 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has cancelled the
Coastal Flood Advisory.

Water levels are not expected to exceed minor coastal flooding
criteria.

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-100900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-191110T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-191110T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-191110T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
251 PM EST Sat Nov 9 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Elevated onshore flow will combine with high 
  tide cycles to produce potential flooding.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding is possible around 
  times of high tide.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Breakers 4 to 7 feet possible rest
  of today. A High risk of rip currents expected.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Minor beach erosion is possible, especially
  during the high tide.

* TIMING...Through this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ025-032-033-037-038-100900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-191110T0900Z/
Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Putnam-Inland Flagler-
251 PM EST Sat Nov 9 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...St. Johns River Basin in northeast Florida.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Elevated onshore flow will combine with high 
  tide cycles to produce potential flooding.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding is possible, especially 
  during times of high tide.

* TIMING...through this Weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 8, 2:42 PM ESTWind AdvisoryJAXDuval, Flagler, Nassau20 hr
Nov 8, 2:51 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryJAXDuval, Flagler, Nassau4 days

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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.