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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Miami, FL

January 15, 2021Collier County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Jan 15, 2021, 11:00 PM EST for Collier County, Florida. It took effect at Jan 16, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2021, 11:00 PM EST (04:00 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 17, 2021, 10:38 AM EST
In force
28 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 04:02 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

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 4.0 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 00:00Z on 2021-01-16Temperature 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, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2021-01-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 132 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1484 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
132 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
191 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
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.

&&

$$
356 
WHUS42 KMFL 170342
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1042 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

FLZ069-171145-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
1042 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...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.

&&

$$
699 
WHUS42 KMFL 171538
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1038 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

FLZ069-171645-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210118T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
1038 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

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

The risk of rip currents for the Gulf beaches has diminished and
the statement for the High Risk of Rip Currents is being
discontinued.

$$

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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.