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Rip Current Statement 35, NWS Miami, FL
NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Oct 28, 2021, 3:12 AM EDT for Collier County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Oct 28, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 28, 2021, 3:12 AM EDT (07:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 28, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 31, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Miami, FL
Counties Collier County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL
The radar
The Miami radar (KAMX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 87 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 453 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -64 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1240 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 12 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 13 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
722 WHUS42 KMFL 280712 CFWMFL Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 312 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 FLZ069-290000- /O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0035.211028T1200Z-211031T0000Z/ Coastal Collier- 312 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning 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. && $$ Fell
9 follow-up statements
907 WHUS42 KMFL 281302 CFWMFL Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 902 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 FLZ069-282115- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/ Coastal Collier- 902 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
520 WHUS42 KMFL 290418 CFWMFL Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 1218 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 FLZ069-292100- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/ Coastal Collier- 1218 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * 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. && $$
658 WHUS42 KMFL 290739 CFWMFL Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 339 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 FLZ069-292100- /O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.211029T1200Z-211030T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/ Coastal Collier- 339 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
309 WHUS42 KMFL 291354 CFWMFL Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 954 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 FLZ069-292200- /O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211030T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/ Coastal Collier- 954 AM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$
371 WHUS42 KMFL 291936 CFWMFL Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 336 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 FLZ069-301200- /O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0002.211029T1936Z-211030T1600Z/ /O.EXT.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/ Coastal Collier- 336 PM EDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the isolated minor coastal flooding during high tides. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low-lying lots, parks, and roadways may occur near the coast line. Temporary closure of some coastal roads possible, especially during high tide. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tides at Naples Bay, north end will be 09:53 PM EDT tonight and again at 09:17 AM EDT Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Baxter
601 WHUS42 KMFL 300704 CFWMFL Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 304 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021 FLZ069-310000- /O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-211030T1600Z/ Coastal Collier- 304 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT... ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE DURING HIGH TIDES... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the isolated minor coastal flooding during high tides. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low-lying lots, parks, and roadways may occur near the coast line. Temporary closure of some coastal roads possible, especially during high tide. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ FLZ168-310000- /O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T1200Z/ Coastal Palm Beach- 304 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
196 WHUS42 KMFL 301844 CFWMFL Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 244 PM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021 FLZ069-310000- /O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T1200Z/ Coastal Collier- 244 PM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Minor saltwater flooding of low-lying lots, parks, and roadways may occur near the coast line. Temporary closure of some coastal roads possible, especially during high tide. Some storm drains will overflow, and some seawalls and docks will be overtopped. Boaters can expect less clearance under fixed bridges. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ FLZ168-310000- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T1200Z/ Coastal Palm Beach- 244 PM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Baxter
142 WHUS42 KMFL 310000 CFWMFL Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 800 PM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021 FLZ069-311200- /O.EXP.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-211031T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T1200Z/ Coastal Collier- 800 PM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Collier County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. && $$ FLZ168-311200- /O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T1200Z/ Coastal Palm Beach- 800 PM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Baxter
393 WHUS42 KMFL 311159 CFWMFL Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 759 AM EDT Sun Oct 31 2021 FLZ069-168-311300- /O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211031T1200Z/ Coastal Collier-Coastal Palm Beach- 759 AM EDT Sun Oct 31 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... Decreasing winds and surf heights will result in a decreasing risk of rip currents today and consequently the Rip Current statement will be allowed to expire. However a moderate risk for rip currents reamains for the Atlantic coast of Palm Beach county today. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 3:13 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MFL | 65 hr | |
| Oct 28, 3:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 62 min |
| Oct 28, 3:47 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 58 min | |
| Oct 28, 4:18 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 42 min | |
| Oct 28, 4:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Broward | 26 min |
| Oct 28, 4:42 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 63 min | |
| Oct 28, 4:53 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 67 min | |
| Oct 28, 5:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Glades | 58 min |
| Oct 28, 5:40 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 35 min | |
| Oct 28, 5:43 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 92 min | |
| Oct 28, 6:01 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 41 min | |
| Oct 28, 6:12 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 33 min | |
| Oct 28, 6:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Hendry | 36 min |
| Oct 28, 6:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Collier | 48 min |
| Oct 28, 7:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MFL | Hendry | 38 min |
| Oct 28, 7:11 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 94 min | |
| Oct 28, 7:12 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MFL | 93 min |
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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.