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Rip Current Statement 32, NWS Tallahassee, FL

April 18, 20194 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 18, 2019, 1:41 AM CDT for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Apr 18, 2019, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 66 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 18, 2019, 1:41 AM CDT (06:41 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 18, 2019, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 21, 2019, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
66 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Bay County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Walton County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 116 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2019-04-18Temperature 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2019-04-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -26 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1792 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
84 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

853 
WHUS42 KTAE 180641
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
241 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR COASTAL AREAS OF THE FLORIDA
BIG BEND LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

FLZ108-112-114-182100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.190419T0000Z-190420T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0032.190418T1200Z-190421T0600Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
241 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019 /141 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a High
Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this
evening to 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Saturday. A High Rip Current Risk
has also been issued. This High Rip Current Risk is in effect
from 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning through late Saturday
night. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights quickly building to a peak of 5 
  to 8 feet beginning Thursday night. 

* TIMING...Surf builds Thursday night. Highest surf expected on
  Friday afternoon with decreasing surf through Friday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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. Double red flags means the water is closed.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

FLZ115-182100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0032.190418T1200Z-190421T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.A.0001.190419T0600Z-190419T2100Z/
Coastal Franklin-
241 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 8 AM EDT this morning
through late Saturday night. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding possible with water 
  levels 1 to 2 feet above ground. 

* TIMING...Water levels will increase starting early Friday 
  morning. Peak water levels are expected Friday afternoon. At 
  Alligator Point, high tides are 252 am ET and 247 pm ET 
  Friday. 

* IMPACTS...Low lying beach access roads will flood. Portions of 
  Alligator Point Road may experience overwash around the time 
  of high tide. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be
alert for later statements or warnings, and take action to
protect property.

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.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-182100-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.A.0001.190419T0600Z-190419T2100Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
241 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor to moderate coastal flooding possible 
  with water levels 2 to 4 feet above ground. 

* TIMING...Water levels will increase starting early Friday 
  morning. Peak water levels are expected Friday afternoon. At 
  St Marks, high tides are 336 am ET and 331 pm ET Friday. 

* IMPACTS...At 2 feet, water will flood low lying roads near the 
  waterfront in Panacea and St Marks. At 3 feet, water will 
  flood portions of Riverside Drive in St Marks. Higher water 
  levels could impact non-elevated structures along Riverside 
  Drive. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be
alert for later statements or warnings, and take action to
protect property.

&&

$$

FLZ128-134-182100-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.A.0001.190419T0600Z-190419T2100Z/
Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
241 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Moderate coastal flooding possible with 
  water levels 3 to 4 feet above ground. 

* TIMING...Water levels will increase starting early Friday 
  morning. Peak water levels are expected Friday afternoon. At 
  Steinhatchee, high tides are 238 am ET and 232 pm ET Friday. 

* IMPACTS...At 3 feet, water will impact beach access roads in 
  Steinhatchee, Ezell Beach, and Keaton Beach. Water overtops 
  the seawall in Horseshoe Beach. In Suwannee, most canals begin 
  to flood impacting non-elevated structures. At 4 feet, more 
  significant flooding affects coastal areas between Keaton 
  Beach and Suwannee, impacting more non-elevated structures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be
alert for later statements or warnings, and take action to
protect property.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
497 
WHUS42 KTAE 181914
CFWTAE

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
314 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TAYLOR AND DIXIE COUNTIES
FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY EASTWARD 
THROUGH JEFFERSON COUNTY FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WALTON COUNTY EASTWARD
THROUGH GULF COUNTY FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 2 AM
EDT /1 AM CDT/ SATURDAY...

FLZ128-134-192100-
/O.UPG.KTAE.CF.A.0001.190419T0600Z-190419T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.W.0001.190419T0600Z-190419T2100Z/
Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
314 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Coastal
Flood Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 5 PM EDT Friday.
The Coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor to moderate coastal flooding expected
  with water levels 2.5 to 4 feet above ground. The highest water
  levels along the coast are expected from Steinhatchee southward
  to Suwannee. 
  
* TIMING...Water levels will increase starting early Friday 
  morning. Peak water levels are expected Friday afternoon. At 
  Steinhatchee, high tides are 238 am ET and 232 pm ET Friday. 

* IMPACTS...At 3 feet, water will impact beach access roads in
  Steinhatchee, Ezell Beach, and Keaton Beach. Water overtops the
  seawall in Horseshoe Beach. In Suwannee, most canals begin to
  flood impacting non-elevated structures. At 4 feet, more
  significant flooding affects coastal areas between Steinhatchee
  and Suwannee, impacting more non-elevated structures. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

&&

$$

FLZ115-192100-
/O.UPG.KTAE.CF.A.0001.190419T0600Z-190419T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.190419T0600Z-190419T2100Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-190421T0600Z/
Coastal Franklin-
314 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 5 PM EDT Friday.
The Coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding expected with water
  levels 1 to 2 feet above ground, mainly east of Apalachicola.  

* TIMING...Water levels will increase starting early Friday 
  morning. Peak water levels are expected Friday afternoon. At 
  Alligator Point, high tides are 252 am ET and 247 pm ET 
  Friday. 

* IMPACTS...Low lying beach access roads will flood. Portions of
  Alligator Point Road will experience overwash around the time 
  of high tide. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-192100-
/O.UPG.KTAE.CF.A.0001.190419T0600Z-190419T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.190419T0600Z-190419T2100Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
314 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 2 AM to 5 PM EDT Friday.
The Coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding expected with water
  levels 2 to 3 feet above ground. 

* TIMING...Water levels will increase starting early Friday 
  morning. Peak water levels are expected Friday afternoon. At 
  St Marks, high tides are 336 am ET and 331 pm ET Friday. 

* IMPACTS...At 2 feet, water will flood low lying roads near the
  waterfront in Panacea and St Marks. At 3 feet, water will flood
  portions of Riverside Drive in St Marks.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-192100-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.190419T0000Z-190420T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-190421T0600Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
314 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019 /214 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ SATURDAY...

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights quickly building to a peak of 5 
  to 8 feet beginning Thursday night. 

* TIMING...Surf builds Thursday night. Highest surf expected on 
  Friday afternoon with decreasing surf through Friday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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. Double red flags means the water is closed.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

Godsey
978 
WHUS42 KTAE 200655
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
255 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2019

FLZ108-112-114-115-210600-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-190421T0600Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
255 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2019 /155 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2019/

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

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights persisting at 3 to 5 feet along
  all beaches today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

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. Double red flags means the water is closed.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 18, 1:41 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryTAEBay, Gulf, Walton47 hr
Apr 18, 1:50 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryTAE31 hr
Apr 18, 2:14 PM CDTCoastal Flood WarningTAEDixie, Taylor26 hr
Apr 18, 2:14 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryTAEFranklin, Jefferson, Wakulla26 hr

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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.