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Rip Current Statement 27, NWS Miami, FL

May 16, 2019Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at May 16, 2019, 3:37 AM EDT for Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at May 16, 2019, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: May 16, 2019, 3:37 AM EDT (07:37 UTC)
In effect from: May 16, 2019, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired: May 19, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force: 4 days
Issued by: NWS Miami, FL

County Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:39 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 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 93 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 165 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -45 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1469 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 51 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

385 
WHUS42 KMFL 160737
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
337 AM EDT Thu May 16 2019

FLZ168-170000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0027.190516T1200Z-190517T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
337 AM EDT Thu May 16 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 8 AM EDT this morning
through Friday morning. 

* TIMING...Today through at least tonight.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents 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

Cohen/SPM

9 follow-up statements

743 
WHUS42 KMFL 161450
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1050 AM EDT Thu May 16 2019

FLZ168-170000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-190517T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1050 AM EDT Thu May 16 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* TIMING...Today through at least tonight.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents 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

154 
WHUS42 KMFL 161957
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
357 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019


FLZ168-170400-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-190518T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
357 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019

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

* TIMING...through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents 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

810 
WHUS42 KMFL 170451
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1251 AM EDT Fri May 17 2019

FLZ168-171300-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-190518T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1251 AM EDT Fri May 17 2019

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

* TIMING...through at least this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents 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

191 
WHUS42 KMFL 171326
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
926 AM EDT Fri May 17 2019

FLZ168-180000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-190518T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
926 AM EDT Fri May 17 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 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

533 
WHUS42 KMFL 172030
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
430 PM EDT Fri May 17 2019


FLZ168-180430-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-190519T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
430 PM EDT Fri May 17 2019

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

* TIMING...through at least Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents 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

164 
WHUS42 KMFL 180317
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1117 PM EDT Fri May 17 2019

FLZ168-181130-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-190519T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1117 PM EDT Fri May 17 2019

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

* TIMING...through at least Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents 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

792 
WHUS42 KMFL 182021
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
421 PM EDT Sat May 18 2019

FLZ168-190430-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-190520T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
421 PM EDT Sat May 18 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents 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

401 
WHUS42 KMFL 190441
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1241 AM EDT Sun May 19 2019

FLZ168-191245-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-190520T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1241 AM EDT Sun May 19 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents 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

251 
WHUS42 KMFL 192011
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
411 PM EDT Sun May 19 2019

FLZ168-200000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-190520T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
411 PM EDT Sun May 19 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 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

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 15, 8:20 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Hendry	40 min
May 15, 8:24 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	MFL		51 min
May 15, 8:54 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Hendry	51 min
May 15, 9:39 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Hendry	51 min
May 15, 10:15 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Broward	45 min
May 15, 10:53 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Broward	52 min
May 16, 5:19 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	MFL		41 min
May 16, 5:54 AM EDT	Special Marine Warning	MFL		51 min
May 16, 12:06 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	MFL		54 min
May 16, 12:29 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	MFL	Miami-Dade	3 hr
May 16, 3:01 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Collier	44 min
May 16, 3:11 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	MFL	Collier	34 min
May 16, 3:40 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	MFL	Collier	50 min

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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.