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Rip Current Statement 15, NWS Mobile, AL

April 10, 2020Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Apr 10, 2020, 3:35 PM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Apr 11, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 10, 2020, 3:35 PM CDT (20:35 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 11, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 15, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 227 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2020-04-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2020-04-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -220 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1130 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-220 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-150 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

768 
WHUS44 KMOB 102035
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
335 PM CDT Fri Apr 10 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-110500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0015.200412T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
335 PM CDT Fri Apr 10 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
16 follow-up statements
750 
WHUS44 KMOB 110501
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1201 AM CDT Sat Apr 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111330-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.200412T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1201 AM CDT Sat Apr 11 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
265 
WHUS44 KMOB 111248
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
748 AM CDT Sat Apr 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-112100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.200412T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
748 AM CDT Sat Apr 11 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
838 
WHUS44 KMOB 111546
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1046 AM CDT Sat Apr 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-120300-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0002.200412T1700Z-200413T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.200412T1500Z-200413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.200412T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1046 AM CDT Sat Apr 11 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from noon Sunday to 4 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM 
  CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this 
  evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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 
WHUS44 KMOB 120257
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
957 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.200412T1700Z-200413T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.200412T1500Z-200413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
957 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM
CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from noon Sunday to 4 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM 
  CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
232 
WHUS44 KMOB 121147
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
647 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-122000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.200412T1700Z-200413T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.200412T1500Z-200413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
647 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from noon Sunday to 4 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM 
  CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Most impacted areas will be
  along northern Mobile Bay shores. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
766 
WHUS44 KMOB 121942
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
242 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200413T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200413T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
242 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from noon Sunday to 4 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 10 PM 
  CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Most impacted areas will be 
  along northern Mobile Bay shores. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
766 
WHUS44 KMOB 130258
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
958 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131100-
/O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200413T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200413T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
958 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 4 AM CDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
296 
WHUS44 KMOB 130920
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
420 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131800-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200413T0900Z/
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-200413T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
420 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
719 
WHUS44 KMOB 131920
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
220 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140400-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
220 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
979 
WHUS44 KMOB 140318
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1018 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141130-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200414T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1018 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
564 
WHUS44 KMOB 141019
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
519 AM CDT Tue Apr 14 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200415T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
519 AM CDT Tue Apr 14 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
598 
WHUS44 KMOB 141929
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
229 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-150330-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200415T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
229 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
804 
WHUS44 KMOB 150253
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
953 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-151100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200415T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
953 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
324 
WHUS44 KMOB 151000
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
500 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-151800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200416T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
500 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal 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.

&&

$$
066 
WHUS44 KMOB 151800
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
100 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-160000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200416T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
100 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal 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.

&&

$$
321 
WHUS44 KMOB 160002
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
702 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-160115-
/O.EXP.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-200416T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
702 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

The swell heights and periods have lowered to where the high risk
of rip currents has diminished. Therefore, the High Rip Current 
Risk was allowed to expire at 7 PM.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 10, 1:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia30 min
Apr 10, 12:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile67 min
Apr 10, 12:36 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB54 min
Apr 10, 12:40 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile35 min
Apr 10, 12:52 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin23 min
Apr 10, 1:03 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin27 min
Apr 10, 1:24 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB66 min
Apr 10, 2:01 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB59 min
Apr 10, 3:34 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB44 hr

Nearby

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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.