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Rip Current Statement 113, NWS Tallahassee, FL

December 29, 20204 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 29, 2020, 1:33 PM CST for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Dec 30, 2020, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 29, 2020, 1:33 PM CST (19:33 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 30, 2020, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 3, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Bay County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Walton County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 116 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 12:00Z on 2020-12-29Temperature 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 12:00Z on 2020-12-29The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 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
1334 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

736 
WHUS42 KTAE 291933
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
233 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020

FLZ108-112-300900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0113.201230T0900Z-210102T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
233 PM EST Tue Dec 29 2020 /133 PM CST Tue Dec 29 2020/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf heights will increase to 6 to 8 feet 
  from Thursday into New Years Day.

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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
575 
WHUS42 KTAE 300854
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
354 AM EST Wed Dec 30 2020

FLZ108-112-311200-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.201230T0900Z-210102T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
354 AM EST Wed Dec 30 2020 /254 AM CST Wed Dec 30 2020/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf heights will increase to 6 to 8 feet 
  from Thursday into New Year's Day.

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.

&&

$$

DVD
445 
WHUS42 KTAE 301932
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
232 PM EST Wed Dec 30 2020

FLZ114-310345-
/O.EXA.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
Coastal Gulf-
232 PM EST Wed Dec 30 2020 /132 PM CST Wed Dec 30 2020/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Southeast winds will continue to increase
  ahead of a system that is forecast to bring showers and
  thunderstorms New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Severe weather
  will be possible, with gusty winds and pockets of heavy rainfall
  expected.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-310345-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
232 PM EST Wed Dec 30 2020 /132 PM CST Wed Dec 30 2020/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeast winds will continue to increase
  ahead of a system that is forecast to bring showers and
  thunderstorms New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Severe weather
  will be possible, with gusty winds and pockets of heavy rainfall
  expected.

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.

&&

$$
414 
WHUS42 KTAE 310732
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
232 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

FLZ108-112-011200-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0011.210101T0000Z-210102T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
232 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020 /132 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING TO 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 
  this evening to 10 PM EST /9 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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-011200-
/O.EXB.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
232 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-011200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-
232 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020 /132 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$

DVD
347 
WHUS42 KTAE 311429
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
929 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

FLZ108-112-312230-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0011.210101T0000Z-210102T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
929 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020 /829 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/
THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 
  this evening to 10 PM EST /9 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-312230-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
929 AM EST Thu Dec 31 2020 /829 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
179 
WHUS42 KTAE 312123
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
423 PM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

FLZ108-112-010530-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0011.210101T0000Z-210102T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
423 PM EST Thu Dec 31 2020 /323 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST /9 PM
CST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 
  this evening to 10 PM EST /9 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-010530-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
423 PM EST Thu Dec 31 2020 /323 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
518 
WHUS42 KTAE 010107
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
807 PM EST Thu Dec 31 2020

FLZ108-112-011300-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210102T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
807 PM EST Thu Dec 31 2020 /707 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST /9 PM
CST/ FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 10 PM EST /9 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-011300-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
807 PM EST Thu Dec 31 2020 /707 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
917 
WHUS42 KTAE 010950
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
450 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

FLZ108-112-011800-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210102T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
450 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021 /350 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST /9 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 10 PM EST /9 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-011800-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
450 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021 /350 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
126 
WHUS42 KTAE 011518
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1018 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

FLZ108-112-012330-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210102T0300Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
1018 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021 /918 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST /9 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 10 PM EST /9 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-012330-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210102T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1018 AM EST Fri Jan 1 2021 /918 AM CST Fri Jan 1 2021/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
785 
WHUS42 KTAE 011947
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
247 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021

FLZ108-112-020400-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210102T0300Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
247 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021 /147 PM CST Fri Jan 1 2021/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST /9 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ 
  this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-020400-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
247 PM EST Fri Jan 1 2021 /147 PM CST Fri Jan 1 2021/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$
195 
WHUS42 KTAE 020816
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
316 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

FLZ108-112-114-115-021630-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
316 AM EST Sat Jan 2 2021 /216 AM CST Sat Jan 2 2021/

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Franklin, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ 
  this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Saturday 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.

&&

$$
984 
WHUS42 KTAE 030124
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
824 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021

FLZ108-112-114-115-030600-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0113.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
824 PM EST Sat Jan 2 2021 /724 PM CST Sat Jan 2 2021/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
/MIDNIGHT CST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Franklin, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 29, 1:38 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryTAE4 days

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 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.