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Rip Current Statement 33, NWS Miami, FL

October 1, 2021Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Oct 1, 2021, 3:07 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 65 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 1, 2021, 3:07 AM EDT (07:07 UTC)
Expired
Oct 3, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
65 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 39 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 2021-10-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1094 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 00:00Z on 2021-10-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -32 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
1094 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1016 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-34 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

945 
WHUS42 KMFL 010707
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
307 AM EDT Fri Oct 1 2021

FLZ168-011515-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0033.211001T0707Z-211002T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
307 AM EDT Fri Oct 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
594 
WHUS42 KMFL 011232
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
832 AM EDT Fri Oct 1 2021

FLZ168-012045-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211002T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
832 AM EDT Fri Oct 1 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
Hadi
167 
WHUS42 KMFL 011945
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
345 PM EDT Fri Oct 1 2021

FLZ172-173-020345-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211003T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
345 PM EDT Fri Oct 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-020345-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211004T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
345 PM EDT Fri Oct 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
680 
WHUS42 KMFL 020613
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
213 AM EDT Sat Oct 2 2021

FLZ172-173-021415-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211003T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
213 AM EDT Sat Oct 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-021415-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211004T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
213 AM EDT Sat Oct 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
826 
WHUS42 KMFL 021224
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
824 AM EDT Sat Oct 2 2021

FLZ172-173-030000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211003T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
824 AM EDT Sat Oct 2 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-030000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211004T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
824 AM EDT Sat Oct 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
673 
WHUS42 KMFL 021938
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
338 PM EDT Sat Oct 2 2021

FLZ172-173-030345-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211004T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
338 PM EDT Sat Oct 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-030345-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211004T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
338 PM EDT Sat Oct 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
988 
WHUS42 KMFL 030548
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
148 AM EDT Sun Oct 3 2021

FLZ168-172-173-031400-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211004T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
148 AM EDT Sun Oct 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
719 
WHUS42 KMFL 031531
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1131 AM EDT Sun Oct 3 2021

FLZ168-172-173-040000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-211004T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1131 AM EDT Sun Oct 3 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 1, 10:50 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL40 min
Oct 1, 11:32 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward43 min
Oct 1, 12:18 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL15 min
Oct 1, 1:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade28 min
Oct 1, 1:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade28 min
Oct 1, 1:25 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL35 min
Oct 1, 1:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL48 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.