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Rip Current Statement 40, NWS Mobile, AL

December 28, 2020Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Dec 28, 2020, 6:14 AM CST for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Dec 29, 2020, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 28, 2020, 6:14 AM CST (12:14 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 2, 2021, 2:15 AM CST
In force
3 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 12:14 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, 0.2 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 2020-12-28Temperature 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 2020-12-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 93 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
994 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
93 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
88 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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831 
WHUS44 KMOB 281214
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
614 AM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-282015-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0040.201230T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
614 AM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING 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...From Tuesday evening 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.

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
755 
WHUS44 KMOB 281852
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1252 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.201230T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1252 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
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...From Tuesday evening 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.

&&

$$
694 
WHUS44 KMOB 290212
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
812 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291030-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.201230T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
812 PM CST Mon Dec 28 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY 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...From Tuesday evening 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.

&&

$$
060 
WHUS44 KMOB 291023
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
423 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291830-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.201230T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
423 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY 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...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
228 
WHUS44 KMOB 291709
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1109 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300115-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.201230T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1109 AM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY 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...From this evening 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.

&&

$$
190 
WHUS44 KMOB 292027
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
227 PM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300430-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.201230T0600Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.201230T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
227 PM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 
  PM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM CST 
  this evening through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$
224 
WHUS44 KMOB 300409
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1009 PM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301230-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.201230T0600Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1009 PM CST Tue Dec 29 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  9 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
142 
WHUS44 KMOB 301020
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
420 AM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301830-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
420 AM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
431 
WHUS44 KMOB 301751
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1151 AM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-310200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1151 AM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
088 
WHUS44 KMOB 302008
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
208 PM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-310415-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
208 PM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
780 
WHUS44 KMOB 310404
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1004 PM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

FLZ202-204-206-311215-
/O.UPG.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0006.201231T0404Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1004 PM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-311215-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1004 PM CST Wed Dec 30 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
752 
WHUS44 KMOB 311007
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
407 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

FLZ202-204-206-312000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
407 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-312000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
407 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
057 
WHUS44 KMOB 311930
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
130 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

FLZ202-204-206-010330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
130 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-010330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
130 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
120 
WHUS44 KMOB 010041
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
641 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

FLZ202-204-206-011200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
641 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-011200-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.210101T0041Z-210101T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
641 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Friday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding will impact low lying, flood
  prone areas along the immediate coastal areas late this evening
  through early Friday morning, especially around the time of high
  tide. High surf will result in 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-011200-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.210101T0041Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
641 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding will impact low lying, flood
  prone areas along the immediate coastal areas late this evening
  through early Friday morning, especially around the time of high
  tide. The northern portion of Mobile Bay will experience the
  highest water levels, which could result in water over portions
  of low lying coastal roads, including the eastbound lanes of the
  US 90 Causeway near the I-10 intersection.

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.

&&

$$
107 
WHUS44 KMOB 011000
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
400 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

FLZ202-204-206-011800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
400 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-011800-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
400 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST early 
  this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  tonight.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding will impact low lying, flood
  prone areas along the immediate coastal areas late this evening
  through early Friday morning, especially around the time of high
  tide. High surf will result in 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-011200-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210101T1200Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
400 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding will impact low lying, flood
  prone areas along the immediate coastal areas late this evening
  through early Friday morning, especially around the time of high
  tide. The northern portion of Mobile Bay will experience the
  highest water levels, which could result in water over portions
  of low lying coastal roads, including the eastbound lanes of the
  US 90 Causeway near the I-10 intersection.

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.

&&

$$
913 
WHUS44 KMOB 011319
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
719 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

FLZ202-204-206-012200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
719 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves around 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-012200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
719 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$
871 
WHUS44 KMOB 011655
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1055 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

FLZ202-204-206-020000-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1055 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-020000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1055 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$
267 
WHUS44 KMOB 020032
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
632 PM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-020800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
632 PM CST Fri Jan 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Saturday AM.

* 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.

&&

$$
470 
WHUS44 KMOB 020815
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
215 AM CST Sat Jan 2 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-020915-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-210102T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
215 AM CST Sat Jan 2 2021

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

A moderate risk of rip currents is now in effect.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 28, 3:01 PM 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.