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Rip Current Statement 51, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Nov 22, 2019, 10:06 PM EST for Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 21 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 22, 2019, 10:06 PM EST (03:06 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 23, 2019, 7:00 PM EST
- In force
- 21 hr
- 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 03:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 3.1 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 32 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -11 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1310 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -6 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
054 WHUS42 KMFL 230306 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 1006 PM EST Fri Nov 22 2019 FLZ069-231115- /O.EXP.KMFL.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-191123T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMFL.BH.S.0003.191123T0306Z-191125T0300Z/ Coastal Collier- 1006 PM EST Fri Nov 22 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some coastal areas. For Red Tide forecast information visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html (all lower case). * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to an unaffected beach nearby. * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA FORECAST: COASTAL NORTHERN COLLIER COUNTY: GULF COAST...possible Saturday and Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. * Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic- toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800- 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. * Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). && $$ FLZ168-231115- /O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0051.191123T0306Z-191123T1200Z/ Coastal Palm Beach- 1006 PM EST Fri Nov 22 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect until 7 AM EST Saturday. * TIMING...Through at least Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a threat to all swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
3 follow-up statements
465 WHUS42 KMFL 230801 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 301 AM EST Sat Nov 23 2019 FLZ168-240000- /O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-191124T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach- 301 AM EST Sat Nov 23 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through at least this evening. * IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a threat 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. && $$ FLZ069-240030- /O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-191125T0300Z/ Coastal Collier- 301 AM EST Sat Nov 23 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some coastal areas. For Red Tide forecast information visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html (all lower case). * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to an unaffected beach nearby. * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA FORECAST: COASTAL NORTHERN COLLIER COUNTY: GULF COAST...possible Saturday and Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. * Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic- toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800- 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. * Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
647 WHUS42 KMFL 231434 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 934 AM EST Sat Nov 23 2019 FLZ069-240315- /O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-191125T0300Z/ Coastal Collier- 934 AM EST Sat Nov 23 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some coastal areas. For Red Tide forecast information visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html (all lower case). * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to an unaffected beach nearby. * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA FORECAST: COASTAL NORTHERN COLLIER COUNTY: GULF COAST...possible Saturday and Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. * Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic- toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800- 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. * Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). && $$ FLZ168-240000- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-191124T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach- 934 AM EST Sat Nov 23 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Through at least this evening. * IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a threat to all swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/miami
152 WHUS42 KMFL 232048 CFWMFL URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 348 PM EST Sat Nov 23 2019 FLZ168-240500- /O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0014.191123T2048Z-191126T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-191124T0000Z/ Coastal Palm Beach- 348 PM EST Sat Nov 23 2019 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * COASTAL FLOODING...Sensitive and low-lying locations along the Atlantic coast may experience minor flooding near the times of high tide. * RIP CURRENTS...there is a high risk of rip currents for the beaches of Palm Beach county. * TIMING...rip current risk through at least this evening. Coastal flooding is possible through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a threat to all swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended. Ponding of water is possible on roadways and in parking lots. 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. A Coastal Flood Statement indicates that onshoire winds and tides may combine to generate flooding of low lying locations along coastal areas. && $$ FLZ172-173-240500- /O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0014.191123T2048Z-191126T0000Z/ Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade- 348 PM EST Sat Nov 23 2019 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * COASTAL FLOODING...Sensitive and low-lying locations along the Atlantic coast may experience minor flooding near the times of high tide. * TIMING...coastal flooding is possible through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Ponding of water is possible on roadways and in parking lots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Statement indicates that onshore winds and tides may combine to generate flooding of low lying locations along coastal areas. $$ FLZ069-240500- /O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-191125T0300Z/ Coastal Collier- 348 PM EST Sat Nov 23 2019 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some coastal areas. For Red Tide forecast information visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html (all lower case). * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to an unaffected beach nearby. * FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA FORECAST: COASTAL NORTHERN COLLIER COUNTY: GULF COAST...possible Saturday and Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... * Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. * Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida Department of Health: http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic- toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800- 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. * Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 10:06 PM EST | Beach Hazards Statement | MFL | Collier | 72 hr |
| Nov 23, 3:48 PM EST | Coastal Flood Statement | MFL | Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach | 4 days |
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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.