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Rip Current Statement 59, NWS Miami, FL

December 28, 2020Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 28, 2020, 6:23 PM EST for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Dec 29, 2020, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 28, 2020, 6:23 PM EST (23:23 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2020, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 2, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:27 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

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 39 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2020-12-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 38 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2020-12-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 2 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
38 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-38 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1062 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

979 
WHUS42 KMFL 282323
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
623 PM EST Mon Dec 28 2020

FLZ168-172-173-290730-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0059.201229T1200Z-210101T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
623 PM EST Mon Dec 28 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
996 
WHUS42 KMFL 290817
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
317 AM EST Tue Dec 29 2020

FLZ168-172-173-291630-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0059.201229T1200Z-210101T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
317 AM EST Tue Dec 29 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST this morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
125 
WHUS42 KMFL 292020
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
320 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020

FLZ168-172-173-300430-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210101T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
320 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST this morning through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
666 
WHUS42 KMFL 300838
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
338 AM EST Wed Dec 30 2020

FLZ168-172-173-301645-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210101T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
338 AM EST Wed Dec 30 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
392 
WHUS42 KMFL 301749
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1249 PM EST Wed Dec 30 2020


FLZ168-172-173-310200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210101T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1249 PM EST Wed Dec 30 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties. 

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$


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443 
WHUS42 KMFL 310434
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1134 PM EST Wed Dec 30 2020

FLZ168-172-173-011800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210101T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1134 PM EST Wed Dec 30 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
880 
WHUS42 KMFL 310838
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
338 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

FLZ168-172-173-311645-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210101T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
338 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
153 
WHUS42 KMFL 311415
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
915 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

FLZ168-172-173-011800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210101T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
915 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
333 
WHUS42 KMFL 312124
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
424 PM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

FLZ168-172-173-020000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
424 PM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
604 
WHUS42 KMFL 010715
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
215 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

FLZ168-172-173-020000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
215 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
440 
WHUS42 KMFL 011424
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
924 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

FLZ168-172-173-020000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
924 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
177 
WHUS42 KMFL 012027
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
327 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

FLZ168-172-173-021200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
327 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

Frye
275 
WHUS42 KMFL 020730
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
230 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

FLZ168-172-173-030000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210103T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
230 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
972 
WHUS42 KMFL 021332
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
832 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

FLZ168-172-173-030000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0059.000000T0000Z-210103T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
832 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$

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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.