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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS Mobile, AL

September 20, 2020Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Sep 20, 2020, 3:56 AM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Sep 20, 2020, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 20, 2020, 3:56 AM CDT (08:56 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 20, 2020, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 25, 2020, 11:32 AM CDT
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 08:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 8.9 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 00:00Z on 2020-09-20Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2020-09-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 175 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
715 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
175 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
218 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

302 
WHUS44 KMOB 200856
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
356 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-201700-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0029.200920T1700Z-200924T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
356 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT TODAY THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* 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 noon CDT today through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
16 follow-up statements
036 
WHUS44 KMOB 201803
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
103 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-210200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200924T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
103 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* 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 noon CDT today through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
311 
WHUS44 KMOB 210257
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
957 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-211100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200924T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
957 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* 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...Through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
522 
WHUS44 KMOB 210938
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
438 AM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-211745-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
438 AM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

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

* 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...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
723 
WHUS44 KMOB 211649
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1149 AM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-220200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1149 AM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* 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...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
294 
WHUS44 KMOB 220211
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
911 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221015-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
911 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* 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...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
550 
WHUS44 KMOB 221102
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
602 AM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221915-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
602 AM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* 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 Thursday 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.

&&

$$
705 
WHUS44 KMOB 221756
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1256 PM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-230300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1256 PM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* 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 Thursday 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.

&&

$$
757 
WHUS44 KMOB 230152
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
852 PM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231000-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0010.200923T1800Z-200924T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T1000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
852 PM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...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 Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM Wednesday to 
  10 AM CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong onshore flow of 15 to 20 knots
  with higher gusts, coincident with the time of astronomical high
  tide late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, could 
  result in some minor coastal flooding. This is most likely 
  around the causeway area of northern Mobile Bay, but due to 
  recent beach erosion due to Hurricane Sally there could also be 
  some minor coastal flooding elsewhere along the Alabama and 
  northwest Florida coast. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-231000-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0010.200923T1800Z-200924T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
852 PM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong onshore flow of 15 to 20 knots
  with higher gusts, coincident with the time of astronomical high
  tide late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, could 
  result in some minor coastal flooding. This is most likely 
  around the causeway area of northern Mobile Bay, but due to 
  recent beach erosion due to Hurricane Sally there could also be 
  some minor coastal flooding elsewhere along the Alabama coast. 
 
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.

&&

$$
254 
WHUS44 KMOB 230939
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
439 AM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200926T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0010.200923T1800Z-200924T1500Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
439 AM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...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 Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong onshore flow of 15 to 20 knots
  with higher gusts, coincident with the time of astronomical high
  tide late tonight and early Thursday morning, could result in 
  some minor coastal flooding. This is most likely around the 
  causeway area of northern Mobile Bay, but due to recent beach 
  erosion due to Hurricane Sally there could also be some minor 
  coastal flooding elsewhere along the Alabama and northwest 
  Florida coast.

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.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-231800-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0010.200923T1800Z-200924T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
439 AM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong onshore flow of 15 to 20 knots
  with higher gusts, coincident with the time of astronomical high
  tide late tonight and early Thursday morning, could result in 
  some minor coastal flooding. This is most likely around the 
  causeway area of northern Mobile Bay, but due to recent beach 
  erosion due to Hurricane Sally there could also be some minor 
  coastal flooding elsewhere along the Alabama and northwest 
  Florida coast.

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.

&&

$$
826 
WHUS44 KMOB 231649
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1149 AM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-240200-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0010.200923T1800Z-200924T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200926T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1149 AM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  along local beaches.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, through late Friday night.

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

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-240200-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0010.200923T1800Z-200924T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1149 AM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Along coastal areas of Central Baldwin and Central
  Mobile Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
196 
WHUS44 KMOB 240210
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
910 PM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241015-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200924T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200926T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
910 PM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents along local beaches.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, through late Friday night.

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

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-241015-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200924T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
910 PM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Along coastal areas of Central Baldwin and Central 
  Mobile Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
699 
WHUS44 KMOB 241015
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
515 AM CDT Thu Sep 24 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241530-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200924T1500Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
515 AM CDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon.

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

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-241500-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200924T1500Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
515 AM CDT Thu Sep 24 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
156 
WHUS44 KMOB 241747
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1247 PM CDT Thu Sep 24 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1247 PM CDT Thu Sep 24 2020

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$
379 
WHUS44 KMOB 250119
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
819 PM CDT Thu Sep 24 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
819 PM CDT Thu Sep 24 2020

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

* 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 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.

&&

$$
260 
WHUS44 KMOB 251308
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
808 AM CDT Fri Sep 25 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-252300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
808 AM CDT Fri Sep 25 2020

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

&&

$$
897 
WHUS44 KMOB 251632
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1132 AM CDT Fri Sep 25 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251745-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-200925T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1132 AM CDT Fri Sep 25 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Winds and seas have decreased to below criteria; thus, the High 
Rip Current Risk has been cancelled.

$$

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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.