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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

January 9, 20196 counties in Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this rip current statement at Jan 9, 2019, 4:52 AM EST for 6 counties in Florida. It took effect at Jan 9, 2019, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 30 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 9, 2019, 4:52 AM EST (09:52 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2019, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 10, 2019, 7:00 PM EST
In force
30 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 09:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 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 2019-01-09Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2019-01-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 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
1176 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

082 
WHUS42 KTBW 090952
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
452 AM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-101000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0002.190109T1800Z-190111T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
452 AM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 1 PM EST this
afternoon through Thursday evening. 

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip
  currents this afternoon through Thursday.

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

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/tampabay
3 follow-up statements
153 
WHUS42 KTBW 091830
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
130 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

FLZ155-160-100300-
/O.NEW.KTBW.BH.S.0001.190109T1830Z-190111T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190111T0000Z/
Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
130 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for respiratory irritation associated with
high concentrations of red tide, which is in effect through 
Thursday evening.

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip  
currents this afternoon through Thursday.

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

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

  For red tide forecast information visit 
  https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma...
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA
  FORECAST:...Coastal southern Manatee County: Gulf coast and bay
  regions...possible today and Thursday. Coastal northern Sarasota
  County: Gulf coast and bay regions...possible today and 
  Thursday.

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.

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus. 

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida 
Department of Health at: 
www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/aquatic-toxins/red-
tide.html or call the Poison Control Center at: 1 800 222 1222. 

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by 
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web 
sites or the information, products, or services contained 
therein. 

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are 
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by 
the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory. 

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-162-165-100300-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190111T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
130 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

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

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip 
  currents this afternoon through Thursday. 

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

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/tampabay
398 
WHUS42 KTBW 100132
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
832 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

FLZ155-160-110200-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190111T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190111T0000Z/
Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
832 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

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

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

 For red tide forecast information visit  
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA
  FORECAST:...Coastal southern Manatee County: Gulf coast and bay
  regions...possible Thursday. Coastal northern Sarasota County:
  Gulf coast and bay regions...possible Thursday.

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.

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-162-165-110000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190111T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
832 PM EST Wed Jan 9 2019

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

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

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

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
843 
WHUS42 KTBW 101010
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
510 AM EST Thu Jan 10 2019

FLZ155-160-110200-
/O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190111T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190111T0000Z/
Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
510 AM EST Thu Jan 10 2019

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* RIP CURRENT TIMING...Increasing wave action will create rip
  currents on Thursday. 

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

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

For red tide forecast information visit
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma... 
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA 
  FORECAST:...Coastal southern Manatee County: Gulf coast and 
  bay regions...possible Thursday. Coastal northern Sarasota 
  County: Gulf coast and bay regions...possible Thursday. 

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.

Florida red tide observations...You can find unaffected beaches
by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote
Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions at
https://visitbeaches.org and the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status at
myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

Florida red tide health information...Consult the Florida
Department of Health at: www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/red- tide.html or call the Poison Control
Center at: 1 800 222 1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products, or services contained
therein.

Florida red tide information sources...red tide forecasts are
provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the
FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-162-165-110000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190111T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
510 AM EST Thu Jan 10 2019

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

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

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

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
Jan 9, 4:42 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryTBW29 hr
Jan 9, 1:30 PM ESTBeach Hazards StatementTBWManatee, Sarasota31 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.