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Rip Current Statement 25, NWS Jacksonville, FL

September 12, 2020Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 12, 2020, 2:16 AM EDT for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It took effect at Sep 12, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 12, 2020, 2:16 AM EDT (06:16 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 12, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 15, 2020, 9:27 PM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

Counties Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Nassau County, FL, Camden County, GA, Glynn County, GA

The radar

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 13 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2020-09-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2187 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2020-09-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 46 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2187 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-8 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
753 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

415 
WHUS42 KJAX 120616
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
216 AM EDT Sat Sep 12 2020

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-131000-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0025.200912T1200Z-200914T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
216 AM EDT Sat Sep 12 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
385 
WHUS42 KJAX 121859
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
259 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2020

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-131000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200914T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
259 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
724 
WHUS42 KJAX 130622
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
222 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-140900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200915T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
222 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
548 
WHUS42 KJAX 131857
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
257 PM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-141000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200915T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
257 PM EDT Sun Sep 13 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
143 
WHUS42 KJAX 140544
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
144 AM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-151000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200916T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
144 AM EDT Mon Sep 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
228 
WHUS42 KJAX 150650
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
250 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

FLZ124-125-133-138-160300-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200917T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
250 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-160300-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200916T0300Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
250 AM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
242 
WHUS42 KJAX 151851
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
251 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

GAZ154-166-160300-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0003.200915T2100Z-200916T0300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200916T0300Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
251 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide tonight will elevate coastal 
  waters 2 feet above MHHW (above ground level)...resulting in 
  minor flood conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-160300-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.S.0005.200915T2100Z-200916T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200917T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
251 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

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

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the, isolated minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 
  night. For the, through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ025-032-033-037-038-160300-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.S.0005.200915T2100Z-200916T0900Z/
Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Putnam-Inland Flagler-
251 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Through early Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide tonight will elevate the St.
  Johns River 1 to 1.5 feet above MHHW (above ground level). Minor
  flood conditions are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$
656 
WHUS42 KJAX 160127
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
927 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

GAZ154-166-160900-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-200916T0300Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200916T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0026.200916T0300Z-200917T0600Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
927 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-160900-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-200917T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0026.200916T0300Z-200917T0600Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200916T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
927 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the, isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 
  night. For the, until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ025-032-033-037-038-160900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200916T0900Z/
Inland Duval-Clay-Inland St. Johns-Putnam-Inland Flagler-
927 PM EDT Tue Sep 15 2020

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 12, 1:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion50 min
Sep 12, 2:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion40 min
Sep 12, 3:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXSuwannee27 min
Sep 12, 3:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAlachua, Gilchrist, Putnam47 min
Sep 12, 3:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAlachua, Bradford, Gilchrist42 min
Sep 12, 4:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBaker41 min
Sep 12, 4:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClay49 min
Sep 12, 4:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBradford, Suwannee, Union45 min
Sep 12, 4:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXSaint Johns36 min
Sep 12, 4:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXBaker47 min
Sep 12, 5:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClay43 min
Sep 12, 5:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXHamilton41 min
Sep 12, 6:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClay30 min
Sep 12, 6:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXSaint Johns42 min
Sep 12, 7:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXDuval45 min
Sep 12, 4:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXEchols52 min
Sep 12, 5:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAtkinson, Coffee56 min
Sep 12, 6:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXWare44 min
Sep 12, 6:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXTelfair25 min

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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.