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Rip Current Statement 39, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Oct 16, 2020, 3:05 PM EDT for Volusia County, Florida. It took effect at Oct 17, 2020, 7:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 10 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2020, 3:05 PM EDT (19:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 17, 2020, 7:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 26, 2020, 7:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 10 days
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
County Volusia County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 91 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1026 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -26 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1029 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
225 WHUS42 KMLB 161905 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 305 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-172000- /O.UPG.KMLB.CF.A.0002.201017T1100Z-201019T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.201017T1100Z-201019T1900Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0039.201017T1100Z-201020T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 305 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 3 PM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest tides of the year, also known as "King Tides", will occur this weekend, with peak storm tides between 4 and 6 feet forecast. High tides this weekend will occur Saturday from 800 to 900 AM and from 900 to 930 PM, and on Sunday from 930 to 1000 AM and again from 1000 to 1030 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do not enter the surf, as rip currents can sweep even the best of swimmers out to sea. && $$ Rodriguez
15 follow-up statements
206 WHUS42 KMLB 170836 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 436 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-191900- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.201017T1100Z-201019T1900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0039.201017T1100Z-201020T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 436 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 8 PM MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest tides of the year, also known as "King Tides", will occur this weekend, with peak storm tides between 4 and 6 feet forecast. High tides this weekend will occur today from 800 to 900 AM and from 900 to 930 PM, and on Sunday from 930 to 1000 AM and again from 1000 to 1030 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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 jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. 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. && $$
894 WHUS42 KMLB 171930 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 330 PM EDT Sat Oct 17 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-182000- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-201019T1900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201020T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 330 PM EDT Sat Oct 17 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest tides of the year, also known as "King Tides", will occur this weekend, with peak storm tides between 4 and 6 feet forecast. High tides this weekend will occur tonight from 900 to 930 PM, and on Sunday from 930 to 1000 AM and again from 1000 to 1030 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ Rodriguez
041 WHUS42 KMLB 180845 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 445 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-191900- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-201019T1900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201020T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 445 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 PM MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest tides of the year, also known as "King Tides", will occur this weekend, with peak storm tides between 4 and 6 feet forecast. High tides Sunday will occur from 930 to 1000 AM and 1000 to 1030 PM, and Monday morning from 1030 to 1100 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Entering the water is not recommended due to the dangerous surf conditions and numerous strong rip currents. && $$
263 WHUS42 KMLB 181832 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 232 PM EDT Sun Oct 18 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-192100- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201022T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-201019T1900Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 232 PM EDT Sun Oct 18 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest tides of the year, also known as "King Tides", will occur this weekend, with peak storm tides between 4 and 6 feet forecast. High tides Sunday evening will occur from 1000 to 1030 PM, and again Monday morning from 1030 to 1100 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Entering the water is not recommended due to the dangerous surf conditions and numerous strong rip currents. && $$ Rodriguez
531 WHUS42 KMLB 190738 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 338 AM EDT Mon Oct 19 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-192100- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-201019T1900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201022T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 338 AM EDT Mon Oct 19 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest tides of the year, also known as "King Tides", will occur this morning, with peak storm tides between 4 and 6 feet forecast. High tides Monday morning will occur from 1030 to 1100 AM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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 jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. 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. && $$
337 WHUS42 KMLB 191315 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 915 AM EDT Mon Oct 19 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-200000- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-201019T1900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201022T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 915 AM EDT Mon Oct 19 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest tides of the year, also known as "King Tides", will occur this morning from 10 AM to 11 AM, with peak storm tides between 4 and 6 feet forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Entering the water is not recommended due to the dangerous surf conditions and numerous strong rip currents. && $$ Rodriguez
553 WHUS42 KMLB 191903 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 303 PM EDT Mon Oct 19 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-202000- /O.EXP.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-201019T1900Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201023T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 303 PM EDT Mon Oct 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the water is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$
409 WHUS42 KMLB 200826 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 426 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-210000- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201023T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 426 AM EDT Tue Oct 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the water is not recommended. 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 jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. 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. && $$
503 WHUS42 KMLB 201832 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 232 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-230000- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201023T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 232 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the water is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Only swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
158 WHUS42 KMLB 210746 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 346 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-220000- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201023T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 346 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Along the central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the water is not recommended. 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 jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. 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. && $$
176 WHUS42 KMLB 220732 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 332 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-230800- /O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0007.201022T2200Z-201024T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201024T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 332 AM EDT Thu Oct 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves will build late this afternoon and evening to 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents will continue to occur along the east central Florida beaches. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
107 WHUS42 KMLB 230723 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 323 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-240800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201025T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-201024T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 323 AM EDT Fri Oct 23 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet are expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents will continue to occur along the east central Florida beaches. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf 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 jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. 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. && $$
088 WHUS42 KMLB 240756 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 356 AM EDT Sat Oct 24 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-250900- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-201025T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201026T0600Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 356 AM EDT Sat Oct 24 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet are expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents will continue to occur along the east central Florida beaches. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
915 WHUS42 KMLB 250700 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 300 AM EDT Sun Oct 25 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-260900- /O.CAN.KMLB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-201025T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201026T2300Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 300 AM EDT Sun Oct 25 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents will continue to occur along the east central Florida beaches. Rough surf will also be present today. * WHERE...Martin, Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard, Southern Brevard, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions will also be possible. 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 jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. 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. && $$
006 WHUS42 KMLB 260739 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 339 AM EDT Mon Oct 26 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-262300- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-201026T2300Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 339 AM EDT Mon Oct 26 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents will continue to occur along the east central Florida beaches. Rough surf will also be present today. * WHERE...Martin, Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard, Southern Brevard, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions will be likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this rip current statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Melbourne, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this rip current statement went out at Oct 16, 9:48 AM EDT, 5 hours 17 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 16, 9:48 AM EDT, 5 hours 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
948 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2020
.DISCUSSION...
...Hazardous Beach and Boating Conditions, with Coastal Flooding
Starting This Weekend...
Rest of Today...Only made some minor tweaks to the rain chances
this morning. Most of the shower and lightning storm activity has
remained offshore, and south of Sebastian Inlet. As of 9:30 AM, we
are starting to track showers developing along the coast from Ft.
Pierce south to Stuart. Going into this afternoon, shower and
storm chances continue to increase along the Treasure Coast inland
to Lake Okeechobee. Lower rain chances this afternoon across
Brevard/Osceola Counties (30-40 percent), and perhaps could see a
shower or two as far north as Orlando to Scottsmoor.
With little steering flow (light and variable winds persisting much
of the day), stationary or slow moving activity is possible for
these areas. A quick 1 to 2 inches of rain is likely where showers
and storms set up today, which could exacerbate flood concerns from
earlier this month. Cooling temps aloft will aid in thunderstorm
potential today, so frequent lightning and gusty winds will be
possible where highest rain chances reside.
Elsewhere, the drier airmass still over northern FL will keep rain
chances to less than 20 percent, with mostly dry conditions
expected north of I-4. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s
across the interior and mid 80s at the coast and southern forecast
area due to extensive cloud cover and cooling rain effects.
Tonight...(Previous Discussion) This evening, rain chances will
greatly diminish after sunset as the frontal boundary continues to
press southward, driving the disturbance away from south FL. Only
isolated showers will linger over the Treasure Coast, with most
activity remaining over the Atlantic waters. In the wee hours of
the morning prior to daybreak, variable winds will shift
northeasterly, increasing up to 10 mph as the front reaches the
local forecast area. Nighttime lows in the upper 60s north of I-4,
to low/mid 70s elsewhere.
&&
.AVIATION...
Coastal showers this morning mainly from VRB south to SUA, and
this will be the area with the highest rain and lightning storm
coverage this afternoon. TEMPO groups likely will need to be added
for SUA/FPR/VRB, with lower potential at MLB this afternoon.
Other terminals will remain dry with light and variable winds
becoming northerly midday.
&&
.MARINE...
Today-Tonight...Boating conditions remain favorable through this
evening, then a cold front pushes across the local waters this
weekend. Higher moisture across south FL will produce scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms south of Cape Canaveral today.
Light and variable winds and seas of 2-4 ft.
Very late tonight towards daybreak Saturday winds will shift
northeasterly, increasing up to 15 knots north of the
Volusia/Brevard line, beginning the period of hazardous marine
conditions for small craft operators.
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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DAB 87 71 81 71 / 10 10 20 20
MCO 89 70 85 72 / 20 0 20 10
MLB 86 76 84 75 / 40 10 20 30
VRB 85 76 86 75 / 60 20 20 30
LEE 89 67 84 70 / 10 0 10 10
SFB 88 69 84 72 / 10 0 20 10
ORL 89 71 86 73 / 10 0 20 10
FPR 85 75 84 74 / 60 20 30 30
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.MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Coastal Flood Watch from Saturday morning through Sunday evening
for Coastal Volusia-Indian River-Martin-Northern Brevard-
Southern Brevard-St. Lucie.
AM...None.
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Rodriguez/CombsHazardous weather outlook, Oct 16, 4:35 AM EDT, 10 hours 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 435 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2020 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>047-053-054-058-059-064-141- 144-147-170015- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia- Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia- Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Southern Brevard-Osceola- Indian River-Okeechobee-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Northern Brevard- 435 AM EDT Fri Oct 16 2020 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Scattered to numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms are expected this afternoon across the Treasure Coast towards Lake Okeechobee. Storms will be slower moving with the potential for frequent lightning strikes and gusty winds of 40 mph with heavy downpours. .FLOOD IMPACT... Higher moisture in place over South FL will enhance the potential for heavy rain this afternoon across the Treasure Coast towards Lake Okeechobee. Slower moving showers and storms will produce quick heavy downpours in a short period of time. This may contribute to ongoing flood concerns from earlier this month, especially in areas with already saturated ground. .RIP CURRENT IMPACT... A moderate risk of rip currents will be present at all east central FL beaches today. While rip currents will be present all day, the threat will be highest during the hours surrounding low tide, from the late morning through the late afternoon. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Isolated to scattered thunderstorms from the Treasure Coast towards the Kissimmee River basin could produce gusty winds in excess of 35 knots across the southern Atlantic waters, inland lakes and intracoastal waterways. Mariners should be prepared to seek safe harbor when storms threaten. .RIVER FLOOD IMPACT... The Saint Johns River at Astor is forecast to remain in Minor Flood Stage today. Elsewhere along the Saint Johns River, at Sanford and above Lake Harney, the river level is forecast to stay within Action Stage, while at DeLand the river level will remain just below Action Stage for the remainder of the week. Refer to daily Flood Statements from NWS Melbourne for the latest river levels and forecasts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. Northeast winds will rapidly increase later tonight and into tomorrow leading to breezy conditions at the coast, with hazardous marine conditions developing for small craft operators this weekend. Combining the building seas behind this front with the highest tides of the year, a threat for coastal flooding will be present beginning at tomorrow morning's high tide, and lasting into early next week. Minor beach erosion, rough surf and a very high risk of rip currents is anticipated this weekend. A Coastal Flood Watch has been issued for impacts beginning early tomorrow morning. A gradual increase in the river levels along the Saint Johns River is expected Friday into this weekend as northeast winds increase and above normal high tides cause water to backup along the Upper and Middle Saint Johns River Basin. This may lead to the Saint Johns River at Astor rising very near to Moderate Flood Stage. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. Smith
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 3:51 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Watch | MLB | Volusia | 11 hr |
| Oct 16, 3:05 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 72 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2020Every rip current statement in 2020
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.