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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Mobile, AL

March 12, 2019Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Mar 12, 2019, 1:56 PM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Mar 13, 2019, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2019, 1:56 PM CDT (18:56 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2019, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2019, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 227 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2019-03-12Temperature 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2019-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 79 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1040 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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327 
WHUS44 KMOB 121856
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
156 PM CDT Tue Mar 12 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130300-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0013.190313T1200Z-190315T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
156 PM CDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through
late Thursday night. 

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected.
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.  Swim near a lifeguard. 
If caught in a rip current remain calm.  Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.  If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.  If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
721 
WHUS44 KMOB 130316
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1016 PM CDT Tue Mar 12 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131130-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.190313T1200Z-190315T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1016 PM CDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.  Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm.  Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.  If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.  If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
266 
WHUS44 KMOB 131030
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
530 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131830-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.190313T1200Z-190315T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
530 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.  Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm.  Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.  If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.  If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
439 
WHUS44 KMOB 131631
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1131 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140130-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190315T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1131 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.  Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm.  Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.  If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.  If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
016 
WHUS44 KMOB 140351
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1051 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190315T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1051 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.  Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm.  Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.  If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.  If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
080 
WHUS44 KMOB 141037
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
537 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190315T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
537 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.  Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm.  Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.  If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.  If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
287 
WHUS44 KMOB 141640
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1140 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-150100-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1140 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

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

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.  Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm.  Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.  If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.  If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
355 
WHUS44 KMOB 150142 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-151800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
842 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

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

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.  Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.  Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm.  Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline.  If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.  If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
424 
WHUS44 KMOB 151029
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
529 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-151830-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190316T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
529 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2019

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

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are life- 
threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard. If
caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current. 
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, 
face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or tread
water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
892 
WHUS44 KMOB 151750
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1250 PM CDT Fri Mar 15 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-160200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190316T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1250 PM CDT Fri Mar 15 2019

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

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape,
face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or
tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
969 
WHUS44 KMOB 160225 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
925 PM CDT Fri Mar 15 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190316T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
925 PM CDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape,
face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or
tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
622 
WHUS44 KMOB 160921
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
421 AM CDT Sat Mar 16 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190316T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
421 AM CDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHERE...Gulf beaches of Alabama and Northwest Florida.

* IMPACTS...Frequent life-threatening rip currents are expected. 
  The surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf. Swim near a lifeguard.
If caught in a rip current remain calm. Don't fight the current.
Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape,
face the shore and call or wave for help. If tired, float or
tread water until out of the rip current.

&&

$$
405 
WHUS44 KMOB 161200
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
700 AM CDT Sat Mar 16 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161300-
/O.EXP.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-190316T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
700 AM CDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

The risk of Dangerous Rip Currents has become Moderate. Still, 
life threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. Swim 
near a lifeguard. Remember to heed the advice of the local beach 
patrol and flag warning systems.


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 3:56 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB36 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2019Rip Current Statements in Alabama, 2019Every rip current statement in 2019

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.