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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Mobile, AL

January 8, 2020Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Jan 8, 2020, 5:02 AM CST for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Jan 8, 2020, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 8, 2020, 5:02 AM CST (11:02 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 8, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 13, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
In force
5 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 11:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Eglin AFB/Valpar, FL (KVPS), launched 00:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 87 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, Eglin AFB/Valpar, FL at 00:00Z on 2020-01-08Temperature 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, Eglin AFB/Valpar, FL at 00:00Z on 2020-01-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -43 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
2418 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
63 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-43 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

891 
WHUS44 KMOB 081102
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
502 AM CST Wed Jan 8 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-090000-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0002.200109T0000Z-200111T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
502 AM CST Wed Jan 8 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 this evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
717 
WHUS44 KMOB 081106 AAC
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
506 AM CST Wed Jan 8 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-090000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0002.200109T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
506 AM CST Wed Jan 8 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 this evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
157 
WHUS44 KMOB 082034
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
234 PM CST Wed Jan 8 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-090445-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.200109T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
234 PM CST Wed Jan 8 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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 6 PM CST this evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
023 
WHUS44 KMOB 090552
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1152 PM CST Wed Jan 8 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-091400-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1152 PM CST Wed Jan 8 2020

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

* 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 6 PM CST this evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
159 
WHUS44 KMOB 091121 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
521 AM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-100000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
521 AM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* 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...Through late Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
672 
WHUS44 KMOB 092050
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
250 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-100500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
250 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* 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 Advisory, from 9 PM Friday to 
  midnight CST Saturday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  from 9 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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...

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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-100500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
250 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$
290 
WHUS44 KMOB 100259
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
859 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101200-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0001.200111T0900Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0001.200110T0300Z-200111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
859 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO
6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves will
  continue to build to 4 to 6 feet tonight through Friday. For the
  High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves will build
  to 8 to 10 feet by Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* 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 3 AM to 9 PM CST 
  Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM Friday to 
  6 PM CST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM CST 
  Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-101200-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
859 PM CST Thu Jan 9 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO
6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$
515 
WHUS44 KMOB 101051
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
451 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-102100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.200111T0900Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
451 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves will
  continue to build to 4 to 6 feet today. For the High Surf 
  Warning, dangerously large breaking waves will build to 8 to 10 
  feet by Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents are 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 3 AM to 9 PM CST 
  Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM Friday to 
  6 PM CST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM CST 
  Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-102100-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
451 AM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Friday to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$
738 
WHUS44 KMOB 102012
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
212 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-110415-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.200111T0900Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
212 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large 
  breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding expected. 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, from 3 AM to 9 PM CST 
  Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM 
  CST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-110415-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.200111T0300Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
212 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Baldwin Central and Mobile Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$
591 
WHUS44 KMOB 110346
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
946 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111215-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.200111T0900Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200111T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
946 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large
  breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet building to 8 to 10 feet on
  Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal 
  flooding expected. 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, from 3 AM to 9 PM CST 
  Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-111215-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
946 PM CST Fri Jan 10 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Baldwin Central and Mobile Central Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$
008 
WHUS44 KMOB 111012
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
412 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-112100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
412 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large
  breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet building to 8 to 10 feet on
  Saturday. 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 3 AM to 9 PM CST 
  Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 AM CST Saturday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM CST Saturday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-112100-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
412 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Baldwin Central and Mobile Central Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$
470 
WHUS44 KMOB 111453
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
853 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-112300-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
853 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet. 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 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...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...

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-111600-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0000Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
853 AM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Tidal heights have decreased sufficiently that the Coastal Flood
Advisory has been cancelled.

$$
345 
WHUS44 KMOB 111951
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
151 PM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-120400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
151 PM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 9 feet. 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 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...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...

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.

&&

$$
827 
WHUS44 KMOB 120322
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
922 PM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121130-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200112T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
922 PM CST Sat Jan 11 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING 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 late Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
272 
WHUS44 KMOB 121007
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
407 AM CST Sun Jan 12 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-122100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
407 AM CST Sun Jan 12 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
011 
WHUS44 KMOB 122123
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
323 PM CST Sun Jan 12 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
323 PM CST Sun Jan 12 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
877 
WHUS44 KMOB 130338 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
938 PM CST Sun Jan 12 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200113T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
938 PM CST Sun Jan 12 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
875 
WHUS44 KMOB 131111
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
511 AM CST Mon Jan 13 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-132100-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200114T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
511 AM CST Mon Jan 13 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents are expected.

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

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
940 
WHUS44 KMOB 132059
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
259 PM CST Mon Jan 13 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-200114T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
259 PM CST Mon Jan 13 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST 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...Until 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 8, 4:13 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB4 days

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2020Rip Current Statements in Alabama, 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.