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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Miami, FL

March 13, 2019Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 13, 2019, 9:15 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 59 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2019, 9:15 AM EDT (13:15 UTC)
Expired
Mar 15, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
59 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 1.3 hours before the alert went out and 39 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2019-03-13Temperature 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2019-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -11 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
928 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-11 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
113 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

430 
WHUS42 KMFL 131315
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
915 AM EDT Wed Mar 13 2019

FLZ168-172-173-140000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0013.190313T1315Z-190314T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
915 AM EDT Wed Mar 13 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening. 

* TIMING...through at least this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will pose
  a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is
  not recommended.

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, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
6 follow-up statements
618 
WHUS42 KMFL 132003
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
403 PM EDT Wed Mar 13 2019


FLZ168-172-173-141200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190315T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
403 PM EDT Wed Mar 13 2019

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

* TIMING...through at least Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
984 
WHUS42 KMFL 140746
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
346 AM EDT Thu Mar 14 2019

FLZ168-172-173-141600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190315T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
346 AM EDT Thu Mar 14 2019

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

* TIMING...through at least this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
517 
WHUS42 KMFL 141549
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1149 AM EDT Thu Mar 14 2019

FLZ168-172-173-150000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190315T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1149 AM EDT Thu Mar 14 2019

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

* TIMING...through at least this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
609 
WHUS42 KMFL 142323
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
723 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2019


FLZ168-172-173-160000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190316T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
723 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2019

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

* TIMING...through at least this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
764 
WHUS42 KMFL 150700
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
300 AM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

FLZ168-172-173-160000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190316T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
300 AM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

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

* TIMING...through at least this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
559 
WHUS42 KMFL 151456
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1056 AM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

FLZ168-172-173-152300-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190316T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1056 AM EDT Fri Mar 15 2019

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

* TIMING...through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami

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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.