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Rip Current Statement 31, NWS Jacksonville, FL

December 24, 2019Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia; Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 24, 2019, 2:51 AM EST for Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia; Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida. It was in force for 40 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 24, 2019, 2:51 AM EST (07:51 UTC)
Expired
Dec 25, 2019, 7:00 PM EST
In force
40 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 07:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2019-12-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 15 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 2019-12-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 10 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
15 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-23 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
806 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

338 
WHUS42 KJAX 240751
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
251 AM EST Tue Dec 24 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-242100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0013.191224T0751Z-191226T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0031.191224T0751Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
251 AM EST Tue Dec 24 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM EST 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected around daily high tide. Water level  
  depatures of up to 1 to 1.5 ft above normally dry ground today. 
  Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore 
  into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Building surf today with breakers of 3 to 
  5 feet this morning building to 4 to 6 ft this afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-242100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0031.191224T0751Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
251 AM EST Tue Dec 24 2019

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
914 
WHUS42 KJAX 241955
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
255 PM EST Tue Dec 24 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-251000-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
255 PM EST Tue Dec 24 2019

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM EST 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-251000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
255 PM EST Tue Dec 24 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
315 
WHUS42 KJAX 250242
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
942 PM EST Tue Dec 24 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-251045-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SU.Y.0014.191225T0242Z-191225T2000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
942 PM EST Tue Dec 24 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 to 7
  feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM EST 
  Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM EST 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. 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...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-251045-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
942 PM EST Tue Dec 24 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
844 
WHUS42 KJAX 250711
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
211 AM EST Wed Dec 25 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-252000-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-191225T2000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
211 AM EST Wed Dec 25 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 to 7
  feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM EST. For the
  High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM EST. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. 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...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-252000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
211 AM EST Wed Dec 25 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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...

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.

&&

$$
842 
WHUS42 KJAX 251929
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
229 PM EST Wed Dec 25 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-260000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
229 PM EST Wed Dec 25 2019

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  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...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-260000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
229 PM EST Wed Dec 25 2019

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
085 
WHUS42 KJAX 252348
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
648 PM EST Wed Dec 25 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-260100-
/O.EXP.KJAX.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KJAX.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
648 PM EST Wed Dec 25 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Slowly subsiding surf will lower the Rip Current Risk to Moderate
on Thursday. High tides will remain above normal through Thursday
but widespread Minor coastal flooding is not expected.

$$

GAZ154-166-260100-
/O.EXP.KJAX.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-191226T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
648 PM EST Wed Dec 25 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Slowly subsiding surf will lower the Rip Current Risk to Moderate
on Thursday.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 24, 1:02 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXCamden, Glynn88 min
Dec 24, 12:03 PM ESTWind AdvisoryJAXCamden, Glynn10 hr
Dec 24, 2:51 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryJAXDuval, Flagler, Nassau40 hr
Dec 24, 3:28 AM ESTGale WarningJAX19 hr
Dec 24, 3:01 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryJAX60 hr

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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.