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Rip Current Statement 40, NWS Miami, FL

December 14, 2021Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 14, 2021, 10:33 AM EST 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
Dec 14, 2021, 10:33 AM EST (15:33 UTC)
Expired
Dec 19, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
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 15:34 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 12:00Z, 3.6 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 12:00Z on 2021-12-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 239 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 2021-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -39 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
239 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-12 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
867 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-39 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-26 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

314 
WHUS42 KMFL 141533
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1033 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

FLZ168-172-173-142345-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0040.211214T1533Z-211218T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1033 AM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
886 
WHUS42 KMFL 142318
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
618 PM EST Tue Dec 14 2021

FLZ168-172-173-150730-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
618 PM EST Tue Dec 14 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.

&&

$$
995 
WHUS42 KMFL 150727
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
227 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

FLZ168-172-173-161030-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
227 AM EST Wed Dec 15 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
638 
WHUS42 KMFL 160649
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
149 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

FLZ168-172-173-180000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
149 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
603 
WHUS42 KMFL 161409
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
909 AM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

FLZ168-172-173-162215-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
909 AM EST Thu Dec 16 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
993 
WHUS42 KMFL 162150
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
450 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

FLZ168-172-173-171000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-211219T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
450 PM EST Thu Dec 16 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
495 
WHUS42 KMFL 170923
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
423 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

FLZ168-172-173-171730-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-211219T0600Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
423 AM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
199 
WHUS42 KMFL 172029
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
329 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

FLZ168-172-173-180430-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-211219T0600Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
329 PM EST Fri Dec 17 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
046 
WHUS42 KMFL 180817
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
317 AM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

FLZ168-172-173-181630-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
317 AM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
544 
WHUS42 KMFL 182020
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
320 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

FLZ168-172-173-190430-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
320 PM EST Sat Dec 18 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 5:39 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward36 min

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2021Every rip current statement in 2021

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.