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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Jacksonville, FL

March 26, 2019Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 26, 2019, 9:31 AM EDT for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It took effect at Mar 27, 2019, 2:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 42 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2019, 9:31 AM EDT (13:31 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2019, 2:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 28, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
42 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 13:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 12:00Z, 1.5 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 12:00Z on 2019-03-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3 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 12:00Z on 2019-03-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 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
3 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-255 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1050 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
86 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

372 
WHUS42 KJAX 261331
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
931 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2019


FLZ124-125-133-138-270900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.190327T0600Z-190328T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0005.190327T0600Z-190328T1200Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
931 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a High
Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM Wednesday to 8 AM EDT
Thursday. A High Rip Current Risk has also been issued. This High
Rip Current Risk is in effect from late tonight through Thursday
morning.

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Northeast Florida.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/Breakers 6 to 10 feet along the
  coast tonight and Wednesday, along with a high risk of rip 
  currents.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Beach erosion expected during times of 
  high tide.

* TIMING...Tonight through Thursday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-270900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0005.190327T0600Z-190328T1200Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
931 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a High
Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from late tonight through
Thursday morning.

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Southeast Georgia. 

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/breakers 4 to 6 feet along the
  coast tonight through Wednesday night, along with a high risk of
  rip currents. 

* TIMING...Tonight through Thursday morning. 

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
209 
WHUS42 KJAX 270753
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
353 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-271600-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.S.0002.190327T0753Z-190328T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190328T1200Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
353 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Northeast Florida.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...1 to 2 feet above predicted astronomical tide.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Shallow coastal flooding along the coast
  but no minor coastal flooding is expected. 

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/Breakers 6 to 9 feet along the
  coast through tonight. High risk of rip currents expected
  through Thursday.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Beach erosion expected during times of 
  high tide.

* TIMING...Tonight through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-271600-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.S.0002.190327T0753Z-190328T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
353 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Southeast Georgia.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...1 to 2 feet feet above predicted astronomical
  tide.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Shallow coastal flooding along the coast
  but no minor coastal flooding is expected.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/breakers 4 to 6 feet along the
  coast through tonight, along with a high risk of rip currents
  through Thursday.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Beach erosion expected during times of 
  high tide.

* TIMING...Tonight through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$
357 
WHUS42 KJAX 271404
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1004 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-272100-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190328T1200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190328T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
1004 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Northeast Florida.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...1 to 2 feet above predicted astronomical 
  tide.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Shallow coastal flooding along the 
  coast but no minor coastal flooding is expected.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/Breakers 6 to 9 feet along 
  the coast through tonight. High risk of rip currents expected 
  through Thursday.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Beach erosion expected during times of 
  high tide.

* TIMING...Tonight through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-272100-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190328T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1004 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

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

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TONIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Southeast Georgia.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...1 to 2 feet feet above predicted 
  astronomical tide.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Shallow coastal flooding along the 
  coast but no minor coastal flooding is expected.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/breakers 4 to 6 feet along 
  the coast through tonight, along with a high risk of rip 
  currents through Thursday.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Beach erosion expected during times of 
  high tide.

* TIMING...Tonight through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

scc
516 
WHUS42 KJAX 271852
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
252 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-280900-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190328T1200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190328T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
252 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Northeast Florida.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...1 to 2 feet above predicted astronomical 
  tide.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Shallow coastal flooding along the 
  coast but no minor coastal flooding is expected.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/Breakers 6 to 9 feet along 
  the coast through tonight. High risk of rip currents expected 
  through Thursday.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Beach erosion expected during times of 
  high tide.

* TIMING...Tonight through Thursday.

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.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-280900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190328T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
252 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

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

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Southeast Georgia.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...1 to 2 feet feet above predicted 
  astronomical tide.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Shallow coastal flooding along the 
  coast but no minor coastal flooding is expected.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/breakers 4 to 6 feet along 
  the coast through tonight, along with a high risk of rip 
  currents through Thursday.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Beach erosion expected during times of 
  high tide.

* TIMING...Tonight through Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a High Risk of rip currents.

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.

&&

$$
732 
WHUS42 KJAX 280802
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
402 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

FLZ124-125-133-138-282115-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190328T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
402 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Northeast Florida.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/Breakers 6 to 9 feet along the
  coast through this evening. High risk of rip currents expected
  today, with a possible high risk on Friday.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Beach erosion expected during times of 
  high tide.

* TIMING...Today Through This Evening.

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.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-282115-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190328T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
402 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

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

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Southeast Georgia.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/breakers 4 to 6 feet along the
  coast today, along with a high risk of rip currents.

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

* TIMING...Today Through This Evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a High Risk of rip currents.

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.

&&

$$
784 
WHUS42 KJAX 281847
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
247 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019


FLZ124-125-133-138-290000-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
247 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Northeast Florida.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/Breakers 6 to 9 feet along the
  coast through this evening, along with a high risk of rip
  currents.. 

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Beach erosion expected during times of 
  high tide.

* TIMING...Through This Evening.

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.

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-290000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190329T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
247 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Coastal Areas of Southeast Georgia.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...Surf/breakers 4 to 6 feet along 
  the coast today, along with a high risk of rip currents.

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

* TIMING...Today Through This Evening.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 3:56 AM EDTGale WarningJAX47 hr
Mar 26, 3:56 AM EDTWind AdvisoryJAXDuval, Flagler, Nassau48 hr
Mar 26, 9:31 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryJAXDuval, Flagler, Nassau58 hr
Mar 25, 11:23 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAppling, Jeff Davis52 min
Mar 25, 11:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAppling, Bacon, Coffee39 min

Nearby

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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.