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Rip Current Statement 44, NWS Miami, FL

October 30, 2019Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Oct 30, 2019, 3:52 AM EDT for Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 30, 2019, 3:52 AM EDT (07:52 UTC)
Expired
Nov 4, 2019, 3:20 AM EST
In force
5 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 07:54 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, 7.9 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2019-10-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 941 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 2019-10-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -9 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
941 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-7 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
897 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

833 
WHUS42 KMFL 300752
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
352 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

FLZ168-310900-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0044.191030T0752Z-191102T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
352 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

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

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

* TIMING...through Friday Evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to
  all 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
12 follow-up statements
012 
WHUS42 KMFL 301340
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
940 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019

FLZ168-311200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
940 AM EDT Wed Oct 30 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 
  all 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
148 
WHUS42 KMFL 301918
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
318 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 2019


FLZ168-310330-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
318 PM EDT Wed Oct 30 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 
  all 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
328 
WHUS42 KMFL 310402
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1202 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

FLZ168-311300-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1202 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  all 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
616 
WHUS42 KMFL 310703
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
303 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

FLZ168-010000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
303 AM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  all 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
882 
WHUS42 KMFL 311917
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
317 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 2019

FLZ168-011200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191102T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
317 PM EDT Thu Oct 31 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 
  all 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
194 
WHUS42 KMFL 010621
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
221 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019

FLZ168-020000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191104T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
221 AM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  all 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
312 
WHUS42 KMFL 011949
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
349 PM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019


FLZ168-021200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191104T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
349 PM EDT Fri Nov 1 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  all 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
074 
WHUS42 KMFL 020709
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
309 AM EDT Sat Nov 2 2019

FLZ168-030000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191104T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
309 AM EDT Sat Nov 2 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  all 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
168 
WHUS42 KMFL 021954
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
354 PM EDT Sat Nov 2 2019

FLZ168-031100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191104T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
354 PM EDT Sat Nov 2 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  all 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
136 
WHUS42 KMFL 030600
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
100 AM EST Sun Nov 3 2019

FLZ168-040000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191105T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
100 AM EST Sun Nov 3 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH AT LEAST MONDAY 
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through at least Monday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents, with the highest rip current
potential across the beaches of northern Palm Beach County.

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
399 
WHUS42 KMFL 032114
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
414 PM EST Sun Nov 3 2019

FLZ168-050000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191105T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
414 PM EST Sun Nov 3 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Monday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents, with the highest rip
current potential across the beaches of northern Palm Beach
County.

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
983 
WHUS42 KMFL 040820
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
320 AM EST Mon Nov 4 2019


FLZ168-040930-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-191105T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
320 AM EST Mon Nov 4 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Miami has cancelled the High Rip
Current Risk. 

There remains a moderate risk for rip currents, especially for the
northern portion of Palm Beach County.

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
Oct 30, 4:31 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.