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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

April 18, 20196 counties in Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 18, 2019, 4:20 AM EDT for 6 counties in Florida. It took effect at Apr 19, 2019, 3:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 63 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 18, 2019, 4:20 AM EDT (08:20 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 19, 2019, 3:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 21, 2019, 6:00 PM EDT
In force
63 hr
Issued by
NWS Tampa Bay, FL

Counties Charlotte County, FL, Hillsborough County, FL, Lee County, FL, Manatee County, FL, Pinellas County, FL, Sarasota County, FL

The radar

The Tampa radar (KTBW), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:24 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

Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 43 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, Tampa Bay, FL at 00:00Z on 2019-04-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Tampa Bay, FL at 00:00Z on 2019-04-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 14 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
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1714 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

456 
WHUS42 KTBW 180820
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
420 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-182000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0002.190419T1400Z-190421T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.S.0002.190419T0700Z-190419T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0010.190419T0700Z-190421T1400Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
420 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY...


* COASTAL FLOODING...Some minor coastal flooding with tides
  running 1 to 2 feet above normal 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Late tonight through Friday evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Tides will run some 1 to 2 feet above
  normal especially at times of high tide Friday afternoon. These
  above normal water levels may cause some minor coastal flooding
  along with some overwash on coastal roadways.
 
* HIGH SURF...Breaking waves up to 5 to 6 feet are expected along
  area beaches.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Mid morning on Friday through late Saturday 
  night.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will produce very
  dangerous conditions along area beaches. Venturing into the surf
  is not recommended.


* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create  
  dangerous rip currents along area beaches late tonight through 
  Sunday morning.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely 
  today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 

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.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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. 

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-182000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.A.0001.190419T0700Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-
420 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

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

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
Coastal Flood Watch, which is in effect from late tonight through
Friday afternoon. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding possible with tides
  expected to run 2 to 4 feet above normal 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Late tonight through Friday afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Water on low lying roads will be
  possible. In addition, water may flood several homes and
  business in low lying areas across Cedar Key. Water floods boat
  ramps, docks, and low lying areas, water approaches homes in the
  west part of Yankeetown and water possible on highway 40 west of
  Yankeetown. Water floods boat ramps, docks, and low lying areas
  in Crystal River, and water begins to flood some homes and U.S.
  19 near Kings Bay. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ148-149-182000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.S.0002.190419T0700Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
420 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...Minor coastal flooding possible at times of high tide on Friday...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding possible with tides of
  1 to 2 feet above normal.

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Late tonight through Friday afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Above normal tides may cause overwash
  and minor flooding of low lying coastal roads.

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
8 follow-up statements
792 
WHUS42 KTBW 181852
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
252 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-191000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0002.190419T1400Z-190421T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0002.190419T0700Z-190419T2200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0010.190419T0700Z-190421T1400Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
252 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Some minor coastal flooding with tides 
  running 1 to 2 feet above normal 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Late tonight through Friday evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Tides will run some 1 to 2 feet above 
  normal especially at times of high tide Friday afternoon. 
  These above normal water levels may cause some minor coastal 
  flooding along with some overwash on coastal roadways. 

* HIGH SURF...Breaking waves up to 5 to 6 feet are expected 
  along area beaches. 

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Mid morning on Friday through late Saturday 
  night. 

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will produce very 
  dangerous conditions along area beaches. Venturing into the 
  surf is not recommended. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create 
  dangerous rip currents along area beaches late tonight through 
  Sunday morning. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely 
  today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 

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.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-191000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.A.0001.190419T0700Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-
252 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

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

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding possible with tides 
  expected to run 2 to 4 feet above normal 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Late tonight through Friday afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Water on low lying roads will be 
  possible. In addition, water may flood several homes and 
  business in low lying areas across Cedar Key. Water floods 
  boat ramps, docks, and low lying areas, water approaches homes 
  in the west part of Yankeetown and water possible on highway 
  40 west of Yankeetown. Water floods boat ramps, docks, and low 
  lying areas in Crystal River, and water begins to flood some 
  homes and U.S. 19 near Kings Bay. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ148-149-191000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0002.190419T0700Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
252 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...Minor coastal flooding possible at times of high tide on
Friday...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding possible with tides 
  of 1 to 2 feet above normal. 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Late tonight through Friday afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Above normal tides may cause overwash 
  and minor flooding of low lying coastal roads. 

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
026 
WHUS42 KTBW 182235
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
635 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

FLZ139-142-191945-
/O.UPG.KTBW.CF.A.0001.190419T0700Z-190419T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.W.0001.190419T0700Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-
635 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
Coastal Flood Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 6 PM EDT
Friday. The Coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding possible with tides 
  expected to run 2 to 4 feet above normal 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Late tonight through Friday afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Water on low lying roads will be 
  possible. In addition, water may flood several homes and 
  business in low lying areas across Cedar Key. Water floods 
  boat ramps, docks, and low lying areas, water approaches homes 
  in the west part of Yankeetown and water possible on highway 
  40 west of Yankeetown. Water floods boat ramps, docks, and low 
  lying areas in Crystal River, and water begins to flood some 
  homes and U.S. 19 near Kings Bay. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-191945-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0002.190419T1400Z-190421T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0002.190419T0700Z-190419T2200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0010.190419T0700Z-190421T1400Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
635 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO
10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Some minor coastal flooding with tides 
  running 1 to 2 feet above normal 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Late tonight through Friday evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Tides will run some 1 to 2 feet above 
  normal especially at times of high tide Friday afternoon. 
  These above normal water levels may cause some minor coastal 
  flooding along with some overwash on coastal roadways. 

* HIGH SURF...Breaking waves up to 5 to 6 feet are expected 
  along area beaches. 

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Mid morning on Friday through late Saturday 
  night. 

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will produce very 
  dangerous conditions along area beaches. Venturing into the 
  surf is not recommended. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create 
  dangerous rip currents along area beaches late tonight through 
  Sunday morning. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely 
  today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 

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.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ148-149-191945-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0002.190419T0700Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
635 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...Minor coastal flooding possible at times of high tide on
Friday...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding possible with tides 
  of 1 to 2 feet above normal. 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Late tonight through Friday afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Above normal tides may cause overwash 
  and minor flooding of low lying coastal roads. 

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
949 
WHUS42 KTBW 190803
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
403 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

FLZ139-142-192000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-
403 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding will be possible at
  times of high tide today with tides expected to run 2 to 4 feet
  above normal. 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Today through this evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Water on low lying roads will be 
  possible. In addition, water may flood several homes and 
  business in low lying areas across Cedar Key. Water floods 
  boat ramps, docks, and low lying areas, water approaches homes 
  in the west part of Yankeetown and water possible on highway 
  40 west of Yankeetown. Water floods boat ramps, docks, and low 
  lying areas in Crystal River, and water begins to flood some 
  homes and U.S. 19 near Kings Bay. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-192000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0002.190419T1400Z-190421T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190419T2200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190421T1400Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
403 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Some minor coastal flooding will be possible
  at times of high tide today with tides running 1 to 2 feet above
  normal. 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Today through this evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Tides will run some 1 to 2 feet above 
  normal especially at times of high tide Friday afternoon. 
  These above normal water levels may cause some minor coastal 
  flooding along with some overwash on coastal roadways. 

* HIGH SURF...Breaking waves up to 5 to 6 feet are expected 
  along area beaches. 

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Mid morning today through late Saturday 
  night. 

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will produce very 
  dangerous conditions along area beaches. Venturing into the 
  surf is not recommended. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create
  dangerous rip currents along area beaches today through Sunday 
  morning. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely 
  today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 

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.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ148-149-192000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
403 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE TODAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding possible at times of
  high tide this afternoon with tides of 1 to 2 feet above normal. 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Today through Friday afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Above normal tides may cause overwash 
  and minor flooding of low lying coastal roads. 

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
038 
WHUS42 KTBW 192044
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
444 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

FLZ139-142-192200-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-
444 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding will be possible at 
  times of high tide today with tides expected to run 2 to 4 
  feet above normal. 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Today through this evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Water on low lying roads will be 
  possible. In addition, water may flood several homes and 
  business in low lying areas across Cedar Key. Water floods 
  boat ramps, docks, and low lying areas, water approaches homes 
  in the west part of Yankeetown and water possible on highway 
  40 west of Yankeetown. Water floods boat ramps, docks, and low 
  lying areas in Crystal River, and water begins to flood some 
  homes and U.S. 19 near Kings Bay. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-200445-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190421T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190421T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190419T2200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
444 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Some minor coastal flooding will be 
  possible at times of high tide today with tides running 1 to 2 
  feet above normal. 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Today through this evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Tides will run some 1 to 2 feet above 
  normal especially at times of high tide Friday afternoon. 
  These above normal water levels may cause some minor coastal 
  flooding along with some overwash on coastal roadways. 

* HIGH SURF...Breaking waves up to 5 to 6 feet are expected 
  along area beaches. 

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Mid morning today through late Saturday 
  night. 

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will produce very 
  dangerous conditions along area beaches. Venturing into the 
  surf is not recommended. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create 
  dangerous rip currents along area beaches today through Sunday 
  morning. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely 
  today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 

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.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$

FLZ148-149-192200-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
444 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding possible at times of 
  high tide this afternoon with tides of 1 to 2 feet above 
  normal. 

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Today through Friday afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Above normal tides may cause overwash 
  and minor flooding of low lying coastal roads. 

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
021 
WHUS42 KTBW 192156
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
556 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

FLZ139-142-192300-
/O.EXP.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-
556 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Coastal flood warning has been decreasing as the tide goes out,
and remaining impacts are expected to be minimal. 

$$

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-210200-
/O.EXP.KTBW.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190419T2200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190421T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190421T1800Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
556 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT
SATURDAY EVENING... 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* HIGH SURF...Breaking waves up to 5 to 6 feet are expected  
along area beaches.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Mid morning today through late Saturday 
  night. 

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will produce very 
  dangerous conditions along area beaches. Venturing into the 
  surf is not recommended. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create 
  dangerous rip currents along area beaches today through Sunday 
  morning. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely
  today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 

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.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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. 

&&

$$

FLZ148-149-192300-
/O.EXP.KTBW.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190419T2200Z/
Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
556 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... 

$$


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104 
WHUS42 KTBW 200822
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
422 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2019

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-210200-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190421T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190421T1800Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
422 AM EDT Sat Apr 20 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* HIGH SURF...Breaking waves up to 5 to 6 feet are expected 
  along area beaches.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Through late tonight.
 
* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will produce very 
  dangerous conditions along area beaches. Venturing into the 
  surf is not recommended. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create
  dangerous rip currents along area beaches through Sunday 
  morning. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely 
  today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 

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.

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

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790 
WHUS42 KTBW 210202
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1002 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2019

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-211800-
/O.EXP.KTBW.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190421T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190421T2200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
1002 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create  
dangerous rip currents along area beaches through Sunday  
morning.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely 
  today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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. 

&&

$$


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372 
WHUS42 KTBW 210724
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
324 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2019

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-212200-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-190421T2200Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
324 AM EDT Sun Apr 21 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Continued increased wave action will create
  dangerous rip currents along area beaches through this afternoon.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life threatening Rip Currents are likely 
  today. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim alone! 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. For maximum safety...swim near a lifeguard.
Pay attention to 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.

&&

$$


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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDTCoastal Flood WatchTBWCitrus, Levy14 hr
Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDTCoastal Flood StatementTBWCharlotte, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco and 2 more38 hr
Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryTBWCharlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota66 hr
Apr 18, 4:21 AM EDTLake Wind AdvisoryTBWCharlotte, Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands and 9 more39 hr
Apr 18, 4:32 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryTBW69 hr
Apr 18, 6:35 PM EDTCoastal Flood WarningTBWCitrus, Levy23 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 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.