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Beach Hazards Statement 2, NWS Miami, FL

January 15, 2021Collier County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this beach hazards statement at Jan 15, 2021, 12:17 PM EST for Collier County, Florida. It was in force for 34 hr.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2021, 12:17 PM EST (17:17 UTC)
Expired
Jan 16, 2021, 10:00 PM EST
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

County Collier County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 5.3 hours before the alert went out and 113 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2021-01-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 6 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2021-01-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 121 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
6 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-99 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
736 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
121 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
210 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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309 
WHUS42 KMFL 151717
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1217 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

FLZ069-161000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.BH.S.0002.210115T1717Z-210117T0300Z/
Coastal Collier-
1217 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Beach Hazards
Statement for red tide, which is in effect through Saturday 
evening.

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

  For Red Tide forecast information visit 
  http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab (all lower case).

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma...
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA
  FORECAST:...


COASTAL NORTHERN COLLIER COUNTY: GULF COAST...possible today and 
Saturday.

COASTAL CENTRAL COLLIER COUNTY: GULF COAST AND BAY REGIONS...possible
today and Saturday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches 
  by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: 
  Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions 
  http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife 
  Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: 
  http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. 

* Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida 
  Department of Health: 
  http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic-
  toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800-
  222-1222. 

  Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
  the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or
  the information, products or services contained therein.

* Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are 
  provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by 
  the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory 
  (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). 

&&

$$

FELL
5 follow-up statements
763 
WHUS42 KMFL 151809 AAA
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Miami FL
109 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

FLZ069-160215-
/O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0300Z/
Coastal Collier-
109 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Beach Hazards
Statement for red tide, which is in effect through Saturday 
evening.

* RED TIDE HAZARDS...Possible respiratory irritation in some 
  coastal areas. 

  For Red Tide forecast information visit 
  http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab (all lower case).

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION POTENTIAL IMPACTS... 
  Symptoms may include coughing...sneezing...and tearing eyes. 
  People with respiratory conditions such as asthma...
  emphysema...and other pulmonary diseases...may be more 
  sensitive. Irritation may vary locally and throughout the day. 
  If you experience uncomfortable symptoms...consider going to 
  an unaffected beach nearby. 

* FLORIDA RED TIDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION TIMING/LOCATION...NOAA
  FORECAST:...


COASTAL NORTHERN COLLIER COUNTY: GULF COAST...possible Saturday.

COASTAL CENTRAL COLLIER COUNTY: GULF COAST AND BAY REGIONS...possible
Saturday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

* Florida Red Tide Observations. You can find unaffected beaches 
  by checking reports of recent, local observations and data: 
  Mote Marine Laboratory daily beach conditions 
  http://www.mote.org/beaches and the Florida Fish and Wildlife 
  Conservation Commission (FWC) Red Tide Status: 
  http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. 

* Florida Red Tide Health Information. Consult the Florida 
  Department of Health: 
  http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic-
  toxins/red-tide.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800-
  222-1222. 

  Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
  the Department of Commerce/NOAA of these external web sites or
  the information, products or services contained therein.

* Florida Red Tide Information Sources. Red Tide forecasts are 
  provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by 
  the FWC and Mote Marine Laboratory 
  (http://www.mote.org/pages/Florida-Red-Tide1). 


&&

$$

FELL
670 
WHUS42 KMFL 152100
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
400 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

FLZ069-170300-
/O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0300Z/
Coastal Collier-
400 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide 
  possible in some coastal areas.

* WHERE...Coastal Northern and Central Collier County.

* WHEN...Possible Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Exposure to red tide can cause coughing, sneezing, 
  and tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic 
  lung disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach
  and throughout the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you experience uncomfortable symptoms from red tide, consider
moving to an unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control
Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and
MOTE. Full forecast information -
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

&&

$$
391 
WHUS42 KMFL 160400
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1100 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

FLZ069-161200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0002.210116T1200Z-210118T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0300Z/
Coastal Collier-
1100 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST SATURDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory irritation 
  associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal areas. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM EST Saturday 
  through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Exposure to red tide can cause 
  coughing, sneezing, and tearing eyes. People with asthma, 
  emphysema, or any chronic lung disease may be more sensitive. 
  Irritation may vary by beach and throughout the 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.

If you experience uncomfortable symptoms from red tide, consider
moving to an unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control
Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and
MOTE. Full forecast information -
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

&&

$$
260 
WHUS42 KMFL 160703
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
203 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

FLZ069-161515-
/O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.210116T1200Z-210118T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
203 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory irritation 
  associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal areas. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Saturday 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM EST Saturday 
  through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Exposure to red tide can cause 
  coughing, sneezing, and tearing eyes. People with asthma, 
  emphysema, or any chronic lung disease may be more sensitive. 
  Irritation may vary by beach and throughout the 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.

If you experience uncomfortable symptoms from red tide, consider
moving to an unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control
Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and
MOTE. Full forecast information -
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

&&

$$
970 
WHUS42 KMFL 162016
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
316 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

FLZ069-170430-
/O.CON.KMFL.BH.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
316 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory irritation 
  associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal areas. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Exposure to red tide can cause 
  coughing, sneezing, and tearing eyes. People with asthma, 
  emphysema, or any chronic lung disease may be more sensitive. 
  Irritation may vary by beach and throughout the 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.

If you experience uncomfortable symptoms from red tide, consider
moving to an unaffected beach nearby.

Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local
observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach
conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status -
http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus.

RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of
Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-
health/aquatic-toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control
Center: 1-800 222-1222.

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by
the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web
sites or the information, products or services contained therein.

RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by
the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and
MOTE. Full forecast information -
https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 2:48 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL46 hr

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Sources

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