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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS Jacksonville, FL

September 8, 2021Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 8, 2021, 2:37 AM EDT for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It took effect at Sep 8, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 8, 2021, 2:37 AM EDT (06:37 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 8, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 12, 2021, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

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

The radar

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 6.6 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 2021-09-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1634 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-09-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 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
1634 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-24 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
912 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
7 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

696 
WHUS42 KJAX 080637
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
237 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-081445-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0023.210908T1200Z-210911T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
237 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
833 
WHUS42 KJAX 081259
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
859 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-090900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-210911T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
859 AM EDT Wed Sep 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
290 
WHUS42 KJAX 090559
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
159 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-092100-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-210911T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
159 AM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
858 
WHUS42 KJAX 091911
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
311 PM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-102000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-210912T1000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
311 PM EDT Thu Sep 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and 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.

&&

$$
631 
WHUS42 KJAX 100622
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
222 AM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-111000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-210912T1000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
222 AM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and 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.

&&

$$
304 
WHUS42 KJAX 101352
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
952 AM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-102230-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-210912T1000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
952 AM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and 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.

&&

$$
406 
WHUS42 KJAX 110157
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
957 PM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-121000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-210912T1000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
957 PM EDT Fri Sep 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and 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.

&&

$$
583 
WHUS42 KJAX 110614
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
214 AM EDT Sat Sep 11 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-120215-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-210913T0200Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
214 AM EDT Sat Sep 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and 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.

&&

$$
232 
WHUS42 KJAX 120036
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
836 PM EDT Sat Sep 11 2021

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-130200-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-210913T0200Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
836 PM EDT Sat Sep 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 7, 8:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion31 min
Sep 7, 9:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion37 min
Sep 8, 12:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXHamilton28 min
Sep 8, 1:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXUnion29 min
Sep 8, 2:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXNassau40 min
Sep 8, 2:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXDuval49 min
Sep 8, 2:47 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX88 min
Sep 8, 2:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXNassau26 min
Sep 8, 2:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAlachua, Bradford49 min
Sep 8, 3:29 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJAX60 hr
Sep 8, 3:39 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX40 min
Sep 8, 3:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXSaint Johns33 min
Sep 8, 4:06 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX84 min
Sep 8, 4:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion36 min
Sep 8, 4:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX91 min
Sep 8, 5:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion24 min
Sep 8, 5:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXPutnam27 min
Sep 8, 5:39 PM EDTGale WarningJAX22 hr
Sep 8, 5:40 PM EDTWind AdvisoryJAXAlachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Gilchrist and 3 more18 hr
Sep 8, 6:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion27 min
Sep 8, 6:26 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningJAX28 min
Sep 8, 6:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXSuwannee42 min
Sep 8, 7:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXGilchrist52 min
Sep 8, 7:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXGilchrist31 min
Sep 8, 12:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXEchols34 min
Sep 8, 1:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXCharlton28 min
Sep 8, 1:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXCharlton35 min

Nearby

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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.