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Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Jacksonville, FL

May 18, 2021Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at May 18, 2021, 2:13 AM EDT for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 18, 2021, 2:13 AM EDT (06:13 UTC)
Expired
May 25, 2021, 2:34 AM EDT
In force
7 days
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

Counties Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Nassau County, FL, Camden County, GA, Glynn County, GA

The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 6.2 hours before the alert went out and 13 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2021-05-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2021-05-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -51 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1205 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-51 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-5 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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956 
WHUS42 KJAX 180613
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
213 AM EDT Tue May 18 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-190900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0012.210518T0613Z-210520T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
213 AM EDT Tue May 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
116 
WHUS42 KJAX 190651
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
251 AM EDT Wed May 19 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-200900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210521T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
251 AM EDT Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
631 
WHUS42 KJAX 191449
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1049 AM EDT Wed May 19 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-192300-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210521T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1049 AM EDT Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
783 
WHUS42 KJAX 191920
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
320 PM EDT Wed May 19 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-200900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210521T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
320 PM EDT Wed May 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
057 
WHUS42 KJAX 200620
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
220 AM EDT Thu May 20 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-210900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
220 AM EDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida 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.

&&

$$
406 
WHUS42 KJAX 200811
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
411 AM EDT Thu May 20 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-210900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
411 AM EDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida 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.

&&

$$
578 
WHUS42 KJAX 210622
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
222 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-212100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210523T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
222 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida 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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-212100-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
222 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
308 
WHUS42 KJAX 211941
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
341 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021

GAZ154-166-220900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
341 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-220900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210523T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
341 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida 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.

&&

$$
582 
WHUS42 KJAX 220613
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
213 AM EDT Sat May 22 2021

GAZ154-166-220715-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
213 AM EDT Sat May 22 2021

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

Moderate risk of rip currents will linger at local beaches this
weekend.

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-222100-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210523T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
213 AM EDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
807 
WHUS42 KJAX 221935
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
335 PM EDT Sat May 22 2021

GAZ154-166-230900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0013.210523T1200Z-210524T0200Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
335 PM EDT Sat May 22 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous and frequent rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-230900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210524T0200Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
335 PM EDT Sat May 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous and frequent rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
946 
WHUS42 KJAX 230615
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
215 AM EDT Sun May 23 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-232100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210524T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
215 AM EDT Sun May 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 4 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-232100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0013.210523T0615Z-210524T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
215 AM EDT Sun May 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 3 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
587 
WHUS42 KJAX 231835
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
235 PM EDT Sun May 23 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-240900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210524T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
235 PM EDT Sun May 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-240900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210524T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
235 PM EDT Sun May 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
553 
WHUS42 KJAX 240616
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
216 AM EDT Mon May 24 2021

GAZ154-166-240730-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210524T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
216 AM EDT Mon May 24 2021

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

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-250300-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210525T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
216 AM EDT Mon May 24 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
162 
WHUS42 KJAX 250042
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
842 PM EDT Mon May 24 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-250900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210525T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
842 PM EDT Mon May 24 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
369 
WHUS42 KJAX 250634
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
234 AM EDT Tue May 25 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-250745-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-210525T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
234 AM EDT Tue May 25 2021

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

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
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Sources

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