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Rip Current Statement 28, NWS Jacksonville, FL
NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 11, 2019, 2:25 AM EST for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It took effect at Dec 11, 2019, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 67 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 11, 2019, 2:25 AM EST (07:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 11, 2019, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 14, 2019, 2:09 AM EST
- In force
- 67 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Jacksonville, FL
Counties Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Nassau County, FL, Camden County, GA, Glynn County, GA
The radar
The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 13 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
- 257 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -25 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 906 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 65 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 79 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.9
The text
As transmitted.
664 WHUS42 KJAX 110725 CFWJAX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 225 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2019 FLZ124-125-133-138-112100- /O.NEW.KJAX.SU.Y.0012.191211T2200Z-191212T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0028.191211T1200Z-191213T0000Z/ Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler- 225 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM EST this morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
7 follow-up statements
781 WHUS42 KJAX 112030 CFWJAX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 330 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2019 FLZ124-125-133-138-120900- /O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0012.191211T2200Z-191212T2100Z/ /O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191213T0000Z/ Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler- 330 PM EST Wed Dec 11 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
174 WHUS42 KJAX 120709 CFWJAX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 209 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2019 FLZ124-125-133-138-121600- /O.NEW.KJAX.CF.S.0018.191212T1000Z-191212T1600Z/ /O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler- 209 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...ELEVATED WATER LEVELS NEAR HIGH TIDE ALONG NORTHEAST FLORIDA COAST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ154-166-121600- /O.EXB.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden- 209 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
466 WHUS42 KJAX 121619 CFWJAX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1119 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2019 FLZ124-125-133-138-130300- /O.EXP.KJAX.CF.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191212T1600Z/ /O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ /O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler- 1119 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ154-166-130300- /O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191213T0300Z/ Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden- 1119 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
215 WHUS42 KJAX 130155 AAA CFWJAX Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 855 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2019 FLZ124-125-133-138-131400- /O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191213T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191213T1400Z/ Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler- 855 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 AM EST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ154-166-131400- /O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191213T1400Z/ Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden- 855 PM EST Thu Dec 12 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
113 WHUS42 KJAX 130701 CFWJAX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 201 AM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 FLZ124-125-133-138-132100- /O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-191213T2100Z/ /O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191214T0900Z/ Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler- 201 AM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ GAZ154-166-132100- /O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191214T0900Z/ Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden- 201 AM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
515 WHUS42 KJAX 132205 CFWJAX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 505 PM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-140900- /O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191214T0900Z/ Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler- Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden- 505 PM EST Fri Dec 13 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
062 WHUS42 KJAX 140709 CFWJAX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 209 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-140815- /O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-191214T0900Z/ Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler- Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden- 209 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Rip current conditions have decreased to a moderate risk for rip currents as winds shift to westerly. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2:20 AM EST | Gale Watch | JAX | 13 hr | |
| Dec 11, 2:25 AM EST | High Surf Advisory | JAX | Duval, Flagler, Nassau | 62 hr |
| Dec 11, 3:06 PM EST | Wind Advisory | JAX | Duval, Flagler, Nassau | 24 hr |
| Dec 11, 3:08 PM EST | Gale Warning | JAX | 24 hr | |
| Dec 11, 3:08 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | JAX | 71 hr |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2019Rip Current Statements in Georgia, 2019Every rip current statement in 2019
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.