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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS Miami, FL

October 18, 2021Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Oct 18, 2021, 2:55 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 18, 2021, 2:55 AM EDT (06:55 UTC)
Expired
Oct 23, 2021, 9:35 AM EDT
In force
5 days
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 06:56 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, 6.9 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 2021-10-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 959 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, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2021-10-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -30 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
959 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
954 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-15 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

109 
WHUS42 KMFL 180655
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
255 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021

FLZ168-172-173-181500-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0034.211018T0655Z-211022T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
255 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
076 
WHUS42 KMFL 181246
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
846 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021

FLZ168-172-173-191300-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211022T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
846 AM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
521 
WHUS42 KMFL 181859
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
259 PM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021

FLZ168-172-173-191200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
259 PM EDT Mon Oct 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

Baxter
850 
WHUS42 KMFL 190645
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
245 AM EDT Tue Oct 19 2021

FLZ168-172-173-191445-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
245 AM EDT Tue Oct 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
285 
WHUS42 KMFL 191107
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
707 AM EDT Tue Oct 19 2021

FLZ168-172-173-201230-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
707 AM EDT Tue Oct 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
642 
WHUS42 KMFL 191814
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
214 PM EDT Tue Oct 19 2021

FLZ168-172-173-200215-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
214 PM EDT Tue Oct 19 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
387 
WHUS42 KMFL 200644
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
244 AM EDT Wed Oct 20 2021

FLZ168-172-173-201445-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
244 AM EDT Wed Oct 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
094 
WHUS42 KMFL 201331
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
931 AM EDT Wed Oct 20 2021

FLZ168-172-173-202345-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
931 AM EDT Wed Oct 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

Fell
248 
WHUS42 KMFL 210005
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
805 PM EDT Wed Oct 20 2021

FLZ168-172-173-210815-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
805 PM EDT Wed Oct 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
268 
WHUS42 KMFL 210658
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
258 AM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021

FLZ168-172-173-211500-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
258 AM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
869 
WHUS42 KMFL 211929
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
329 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021

FLZ168-172-173-220330-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
329 PM EDT Thu Oct 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
295 
WHUS42 KMFL 220701
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
301 AM EDT Fri Oct 22 2021

FLZ168-172-173-230000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
301 AM EDT Fri Oct 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach 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.

&&

$$
122 
WHUS42 KMFL 222018
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
418 PM EDT Fri Oct 22 2021

FLZ172-173-231200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T1200Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
418 PM EDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-231200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211024T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
418 PM EDT Fri Oct 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach county.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
311 
WHUS42 KMFL 230859
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
459 AM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

FLZ172-173-231200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211023T1200Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
459 AM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-231700-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211024T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
459 AM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach county.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
291 
WHUS42 KMFL 231335
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
935 AM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

FLZ168-231445-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-211024T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
935 AM EDT Sat Oct 23 2021

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

The northeast winds have decreased to less than 10 knots as the 
northeast swells have fallen to 1 foot over the Atlantic waters of
Palm Beach County. The northeast winds will remain at less than 10
knots through today with the northeast swells continuing to
decrease. Therefore, the High Risk of Rip Currents has been
cancelled for the east coast beaches of South Florida.

$$

Baxter

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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.