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Rip Current Statement 37, NWS Mobile, AL

November 29, 2019Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Nov 29, 2019, 3:18 PM CST for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Nov 30, 2019, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 45 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 29, 2019, 3:18 PM CST (21:18 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 30, 2019, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 2, 2019, 3:29 AM CST
In force
45 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

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

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 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 2019-11-29Temperature 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 2019-11-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -3 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1417 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

252 
WHUS44 KMOB 292118
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
318 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300530-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0037.191201T0000Z-191202T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
318 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from Saturday evening through
late Sunday night. 

* WHERE...The Gulf Beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  Panhandle.

* 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
375 
WHUS44 KMOB 300256
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
856 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0037.191201T0000Z-191202T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
856 PM CST Fri Nov 29 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHERE...The Gulf Beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  Panhandle. 

* 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.

&&

$$
533 
WHUS44 KMOB 301100 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
500 AM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0037.191130T1200Z-191202T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
500 AM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHERE...The Gulf Beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  Panhandle. 

* 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.

&&

$$
206 
WHUS44 KMOB 301854
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1254 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-191202T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1254 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

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

* WHERE...The Gulf Beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  Panhandle. 

* 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.

&&

$$
002 
WHUS44 KMOB 010244
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
844 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-011100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-191202T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
844 PM CST Sat Nov 30 2019

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

* WHERE...The Gulf Beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  Panhandle. 

* 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.

&&

$$
419 
WHUS44 KMOB 011214
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
614 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-012000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-191202T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
614 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

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

* WHERE...The Gulf Beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  Panhandle. 

* 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.

&&

$$
125 
WHUS44 KMOB 011708
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1108 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-020200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-191202T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1108 AM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

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

* WHERE...The Gulf Beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  Panhandle. 

* 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.

&&

$$
245 
WHUS44 KMOB 012242
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
442 PM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-021200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-191202T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
442 PM CST Sun Dec 1 2019

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

* WHERE...The Gulf Beaches of Alabama and the western Florida 
  Panhandle. 

* 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.

&&

$$
309 
WHUS44 KMOB 020929 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
329 AM CST Mon Dec 2 2019

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-021030-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-191202T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
329 AM CST Mon Dec 2 2019

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

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

A Moderate Risk for Rip Currents will continue today through
Tuesday. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 29, 3:18 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB3 days

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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.