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Rip Current Statement 31, NWS Miami, FL

September 9, 2019Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 9, 2019, 3:18 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 9, 2019, 3:18 AM EDT (07:18 UTC)
Expired
Sep 14, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
6 days
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 07:19 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, 7.3 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 00:00Z on 2019-09-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1521 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, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2019-09-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 13 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
1521 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-38 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1226 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
13 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

717 
WHUS42 KMFL 090718
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
318 AM EDT Mon Sep 9 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA ATLANTIC
BEACHES THROUGH FRIDAY...

...MOST SIGNIFICANT RIP CURRENT POTENTIAL EXPECTED TUESDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY...

FLZ168-172-173-101000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0031.190909T0718Z-190914T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
318 AM EDT Mon Sep 9 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH 
FLORIDA ATLANTIC BEACHES...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect through Friday. 

* TIMING...There is a High Rip Current Risk in effect for the
  South Florida Atlantic beaches through Friday. While the High 
  Rip Current Risk is in effect through Friday, the most 
  significant rip current potential is expected Tuesday through 
  Thursday.

* 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/Reynes
14 follow-up statements
431 
WHUS42 KMFL 091924
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
324 PM EDT Mon Sep 9 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA ATLANTIC
BEACHES THROUGH FRIDAY...

...MOST SIGNIFICANT RIP CURRENT POTENTIAL EXPECTED TUESDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY...

FLZ168-172-173-102030-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
324 PM EDT Mon Sep 9 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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
111 
WHUS42 KMFL 100702
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
302 AM EDT Tue Sep 10 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA ATLANTIC
BEACHES THROUGH FRIDAY...

...MOST SIGNIFICANT RIP CURRENT POTENTIAL EXPECTED TODAY THROUGH 
THURSDAY...

FLZ168-172-173-110830-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
302 AM EDT Tue Sep 10 2019

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

* TIMING... Through at least 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
251 
WHUS42 KMFL 102333
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
733 PM EDT Tue Sep 10 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA ATLANTIC
BEACHES THROUGH FRIDAY...

FLZ168-172-173-111830-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
733 PM EDT Tue Sep 10 2019

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

* TIMING... Through at least 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
335 
WHUS42 KMFL 110708
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
308 AM EDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA ATLANTIC
BEACHES THROUGH FRIDAY...

FLZ168-172-173-120830-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
308 AM EDT Wed Sep 11 2019

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

* TIMING... Through at least 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
798 
WHUS42 KMFL 111930
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
330 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA ATLANTIC
BEACHES THROUGH FRIDAY...

FLZ168-172-173-121330-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
330 PM EDT Wed Sep 11 2019

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

* TIMING... Through at least 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
446 
WHUS42 KMFL 120657
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
257 AM EDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA ATLANTIC
BEACHES THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY EVENING...

FLZ168-172-173-130800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
257 AM EDT Thu Sep 12 2019

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

* TIMING... Through at least 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
156 
WHUS42 KMFL 121936
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
336 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA ATLANTIC
BEACHES THROUGH AT LEAST FRIDAY EVENING...

FLZ168-172-173-131415-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190914T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
336 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2019

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

* TIMING... Through at least 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
872 
WHUS42 KMFL 122058
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
458 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2019

FLZ168-172-173-131500-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190915T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
458 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 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
644 
WHUS42 KMFL 130306
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1106 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 2019

FLZ168-172-173-132100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190915T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1106 PM EDT Thu Sep 12 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
169 
WHUS42 KMFL 132009
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
409 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2019

FLZ168-172-173-141600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190915T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
409 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 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
020 
WHUS42 KMFL 132027
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
427 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 2019

FLZ168-172-173-140430-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190915T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
427 PM EDT Fri Sep 13 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
009 
WHUS42 KMFL 140541
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
141 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2019

FLZ168-172-173-150000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190915T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
141 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH AT LEAST 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

Cohen
488 
WHUS42 KMFL 142028
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
428 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2019


FLZ168-172-173-150000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190915T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
428 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2019

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

* TIMING...Through 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
513 
WHUS42 KMFL 150015
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
815 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2019



FLZ168-172-173-150115-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-190915T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
815 PM EDT Sat Sep 14 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

While the risk of rip currents has diminished, there is still a
slight to moderate risk of rip currents through the night.


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, 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 9, 5:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMonroe30 min
Sep 9, 5:48 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL42 min
Sep 9, 6:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier44 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.