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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

October 18, 20196 counties in Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this rip current statement at Oct 18, 2019, 8:30 AM EDT for 6 counties in Florida. It took effect at Oct 18, 2019, 3:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 53 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 18, 2019, 8:30 AM EDT (12:30 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 18, 2019, 3:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 20, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
53 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 12:32 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 12:00Z, 0.5 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 12:00Z on 2019-10-18Temperature 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, Tampa Bay, FL at 12:00Z on 2019-10-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 32 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
1338 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
62 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

952 
WHUS42 KTBW 181230
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
830 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-182030-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.191019T0500Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0018.191018T1900Z-191021T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
830 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
High Surf Advisory, which is in effect from 1 AM Saturday to 8 AM
EDT Sunday. A High Rip Current Risk has also been issued. This
High Rip Current Risk is in effect from 3 PM EDT this afternoon
through Sunday evening. 

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Late tonight through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip
  currents.

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip
  currents beginning this afternoon and continuing through Sunday.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create dangerous
  swimming conditions at area beaches.

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. 

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
6 follow-up statements
735 
WHUS42 KTBW 181552
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1152 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019

FLZ151-155-190000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.191018T1552Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.191019T0500Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.191018T1900Z-191021T0000Z/
Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-
1152 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 3 feet above ground in Tampa Bay.

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Through Sunday morning. Especially during
  high tides.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...The combination of storm surge and tide
  will cause normally dry areas near the shoreline to be flooded.

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Late tonight through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip 
  currents beginning this afternoon and continuing through 
  Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

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

&&

$$

FLZ050-160-162-165-190000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.191019T0500Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.191018T1900Z-191021T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
1152 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Late tonight through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip 
  currents beginning this afternoon and continuing through 
  Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/tampa
714 
WHUS42 KTBW 181906
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
306 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019

FLZ151-155-191000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.191019T0500Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-
306 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 3 feet above ground in Tampa Bay.

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Through Sunday morning. Especially 
  during high tides. 

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...The combination of storm surge and 
  tide will cause normally dry areas near the shoreline to be 
  flooded. 

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Late tonight through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create
  dangerous rip currents through Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

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

&&

$$

FLZ050-160-162-165-191000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.191019T0500Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
306 PM EDT Fri Oct 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Late tonight through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create
  dangerous rip currents through Sunday.
  
* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/tampa
119 
WHUS42 KTBW 191007
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
607 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019

FLZ151-155-201200-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-
607 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 3 feet above ground in Tampa Bay.

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Through Sunday morning. Especially 
  during high tides. 

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...The combination of storm surge and 
  tide will cause normally dry areas near the shoreline to be 
  flooded. 

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create 
  dangerous rip currents through Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

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

&&

$$

FLZ050-160-162-165-201200-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
607 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create 
  dangerous rip currents through Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
222 
WHUS42 KTBW 191849
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
249 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019

FLZ050-201000-
/O.EXA.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Pinellas-
249 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 3 feet above normal.

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Through Sunday morning. Especially 
  during high tides. 

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...The combination of storm surge and 
  tide will cause normally dry areas near the shoreline to be 
  flooded. 

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Large waves will create dangerous rip 
  currents through Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

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

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-148-149-201000-
/O.EXA.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
249 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 3 feet above normal.

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Through Sunday morning. Especially 
  during high tides. 

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...The combination of storm surge and 
  tide will cause normally dry areas near the shoreline to be 
  flooded. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FLZ151-155-201000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-
249 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 3 feet above normal.

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Through Sunday morning. Especially 
  during high tides. 

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...The combination of storm surge and 
  tide will cause normally dry areas near the shoreline to be 
  flooded. 

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create 
  dangerous rip currents through Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

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

&&

$$

FLZ160-162-165-201000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
249 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create 
  dangerous rip currents through Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

&&

$$

https://www.weather.gov/tampa
772 
WHUS42 KTBW 201011
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
611 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

FLZ050-151-155-201200-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-
611 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 3 feet above normal.

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Through Sunday morning. Especially 
  during high tides. 

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...The combination of storm surge and 
  tide will cause normally dry areas near the shoreline to be 
  flooded. 

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create 
  dangerous rip currents through Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

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

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-148-149-201200-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
611 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...1 to 3 feet above normal.

* COASTAL FLOOD TIMING...Through Sunday morning. Especially 
  during high tides. 

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...The combination of storm surge and 
  tide will cause normally dry areas near the shoreline to be 
  flooded. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FLZ160-162-165-201200-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
611 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* HIGH SURF...5 to 7 feet.

* HIGH SURF TIMING...Through Sunday morning.

* HIGH SURF IMPACTS...Wind driven surf will create dangerous rip 
  currents. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create 
  dangerous rip currents through Sunday. 

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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.

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa
807 
WHUS42 KTBW 201206
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
806 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

FLZ050-151-155-210000-
/O.EXP.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.EXP.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-
806 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increased wave action will continue to
  create dangerous rip currents through this evening.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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. 

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-148-149-201315-
/O.EXP.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
806 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Decreasing winds and waves will allow water levels to lower.

$$

FLZ160-162-165-210000-
/O.EXP.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-191020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-191021T0000Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
806 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create  
dangerous rip currents through Sunday.

* RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will create 
  dangerous swimming conditions at area beaches. 

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. 

&&

$$


https://www.weather.gov/tampa

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 18, 4:59 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryTBW53 hr
Oct 18, 8:30 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryTBWCharlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota48 hr
Oct 18, 11:52 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryTBWCitrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee, Pasco and 1 more44 hr
Oct 18, 4:23 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW52 min
Oct 18, 4:35 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW40 min
Oct 18, 4:57 PM EDTWind AdvisoryTBWCitrus, Hernando, Levy24 hr
Oct 18, 5:14 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW46 min
Oct 18, 5:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW63 min
Oct 18, 6:17 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW58 min
Oct 18, 6:56 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW64 min
Oct 18, 7:06 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW84 min
Oct 18, 7:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW61 min

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.