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Rip Current Statement 40, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Nov 6, 2020, 7:14 PM EST for Volusia County, Florida. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 6, 2020, 7:14 PM EST (00:14 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 10, 2020, 7:00 PM EST
- In force
- 4 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 00:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 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
- 482 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -7 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 889 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 7 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -13 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 23 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
103 WHUS42 KMLB 070014 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 714 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-072100- /O.EXP.KMLB.BH.S.0034.000000T0000Z-201107T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.201107T1800Z-201109T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0040.201107T0014Z-201109T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 714 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, and large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone on Saturday afternoon, increasing to 8 to 12 feet on Sunday. * WHERE...Along the Central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM Sunday. * 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. Entering the surf is not advised as rip currents can sweep away even the strongest swimmers. && $$ Rodriguez
5 follow-up statements
652 WHUS42 KMLB 081015 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 515 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-090000- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201109T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-201109T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 515 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, and large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone today. * WHERE...Along the Central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Entering the surf is not advised as rip currents can sweep away even the strongest swimmers. && $$ Watson
055 WHUS42 KMLB 081430 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 930 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-100000- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201110T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-201110T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 930 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, and large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Along the Central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * 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. Entering the surf is not advised as rip currents can sweep away even the strongest swimmers. && $$ Rodriguez
475 WHUS42 KMLB 091531 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1031 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-110000- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201111T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-201111T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 1031 AM EST Mon Nov 9 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, rough surf and large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Along the Central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is not advised today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is not advised today. && $$
024 WHUS42 KMLB 100850 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 350 AM EST Tue Nov 10 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-110000- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201111T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-201111T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 350 AM EST Tue Nov 10 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 7 PM THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, rough surf and large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Along the Central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM This evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surf conditions with localized beach erosion around the next time of high tide, which occurs this afternoon between 300 and 330 PM. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is not advised again today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming 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. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf and rip current conditions. && $$
406 WHUS42 KMLB 101951 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 251 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-110000- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-201112T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-201111T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 251 PM EST Tue Nov 10 2020 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, rough surf and large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Along the Central Florida Atlantic coast, including Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surf conditions with localized beach erosion around the next time of high tide, which occurs late tonight around 400 AM. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is not advised. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 7:14 PM EST | High Surf Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 5 days |
| Nov 7, 1:18 AM EST | Flood Watch | MLB | Okeechobee | 66 hr |
| Nov 7, 4:08 AM EST | Tropical Storm Watch | MLB | Okeechobee, Volusia | 5 days |
| Nov 7, 2:13 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 62 min | |
| Nov 7, 6:20 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 55 min | |
| Nov 7, 6:37 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 53 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.