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Rip Current Statement 26, NWS Jacksonville, FL

November 18, 2019Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Nov 18, 2019, 2:49 AM EST for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 18, 2019, 2:49 AM EST (07:49 UTC)
Expired
Nov 18, 2019, 7:00 PM EST
In force
16 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 07:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 7.8 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 2019-11-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2019-11-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
804 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
162 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

652 
WHUS42 KJAX 180749
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
249 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-190000-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0026.191118T0749Z-191119T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191119T1200Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
249 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

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

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida coast, Intracoastal Waterway, 
  and St. Johns River Basin.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above ground 
  level will be possible during times of high tide. 

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor tidal flooding and beach erosion
  are expected around times of high tide.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High Rip Current Risk with breakers
  of 3 to 6 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ024-025-032-033-037-038-190000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-191119T1200Z/
Inland Nassau-Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Putnam-
Inland Flagler-
249 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Intracoastal Waterway and St. Johns River Basin.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above ground 
  level will be possible during times of high tide. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that elevated water levels and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
266 
WHUS42 KJAX 181538 AAA
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1038 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

FLZ124-182345-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191119T1200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-191119T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-
1038 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida coast, Intracoastal Waterway, 
  and St. Johns River Basin.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High Rip Current Risk with 
  breakers of 3 to 6 feet.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ024-181645-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-191119T1200Z/
Inland Nassau-
1038 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Water levels will be below advisory criteria.

$$

FLZ125-133-138-182345-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191119T1200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-191119T0000Z/
Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
1038 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

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

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida coast, Intracoastal Waterway, 
  and St. Johns River Basin.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above ground 
  level will be possible during times of high tide.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor tidal flooding and beach erosion 
  are expected around times of high tide.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High Rip Current Risk with 
  breakers of 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ025-032-033-037-038-182345-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-191119T1200Z/
Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Putnam-Inland Flagler-
1038 AM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Intracoastal Waterway and St. Johns River Basin.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above ground 
  level will be possible during times of high tide.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that elevated water levels and
tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas.

&&

$$
228 
WHUS42 KJAX 182128
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
428 PM EST Mon Nov 18 2019


FLZ125-133-138-190530-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191120T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-191119T0000Z/
Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
428 PM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida coast, Intracoastal Waterway, 
  and St. Johns River Basin.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above ground 
  level will be possible during times of high tide.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor tidal flooding and beach erosion 
  are expected around times of high tide.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High Rip Current Risk with 
  breakers of 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ025-032-033-037-038-190530-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-191120T0000Z/
Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Putnam-Inland Flagler-
428 PM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Intracoastal Waterway and St. Johns River Basin.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above ground 
  level will be possible during times of high tide.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that elevated water levels and
tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas.

&&

$$

FLZ124-190000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-191119T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-
428 PM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida coast, Intracoastal Waterway, 
  and St. Johns River Basin.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High Rip Current Risk with 
  breakers of 3 to 6 feet.

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.

&&

$$
757 
WHUS42 KJAX 182129
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
429 PM EST Mon Nov 18 2019


FLZ125-133-138-191000-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191120T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-191119T0000Z/
Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
429 PM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida coast, Intracoastal Waterway, 
  and St. Johns River Basin.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above ground 
  level will be possible during times of high tide.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor tidal flooding and beach erosion 
  are expected around times of high tide.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High Rip Current Risk with 
  breakers of 3 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ025-032-033-037-038-191000-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-191120T0000Z/
Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Putnam-Inland Flagler-
429 PM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Intracoastal Waterway and St. Johns River Basin.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above ground 
  level will be possible during times of high tide.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that elevated water levels and
tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas.

&&

$$

FLZ124-190000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-191119T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-
429 PM EST Mon Nov 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Northeast Florida coast, Intracoastal Waterway, 
  and St. Johns River Basin.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High Rip Current Risk with 
  breakers of 3 to 6 feet.

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.

&&

$$

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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.