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Rip Current Statement 39, NWS Melbourne, FL

October 16, 2020Volusia County, Florida

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 archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cape Canaveral, FL at 12:00Z on 2020-10-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1026 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, Cape Canaveral, FL at 12:00Z on 2020-10-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 17 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
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

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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.

&&

.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

&&

.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.
&&

Rodriguez/Combs
Hazardous 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 16, 3:51 AM EDTCoastal Flood WatchMLBVolusia11 hr
Oct 16, 3:05 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMLBVolusia72 hr

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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.