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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Miami, FL

February 20, 20214 counties in Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Feb 20, 2021, 2:58 AM EST for 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 20, 2021, 2:58 AM EST (07:58 UTC)
Expired
Feb 23, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

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

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:01 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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 53 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 2021-02-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1090 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 2021-02-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 87 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1090 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
949 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
87 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
115 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.3
Supercell composite
1.7

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The text

As transmitted.

529 
WHUS42 KMFL 200758
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
258 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

FLZ168-172-173-201600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0007.210220T0758Z-210223T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
258 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ069-201600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0007.210220T0758Z-210221T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
258 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
561 
WHUS42 KMFL 201425
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
925 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

FLZ168-172-173-202230-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210223T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
925 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ069-202230-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210221T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
925 AM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier 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.

&&

$$
282 
WHUS42 KMFL 202031
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
331 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

FLZ168-172-173-230000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210223T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
331 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ069-210000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210221T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
331 PM EST Sat Feb 20 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
141 
WHUS42 KMFL 210752
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
252 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

FLZ168-172-173-211600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
252 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
863 
WHUS42 KMFL 211351
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
851 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

FLZ168-172-173-212200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
851 AM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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
420 
WHUS42 KMFL 220327
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1027 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

FLZ168-172-173-221130-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1027 PM EST Sun Feb 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
263 
WHUS42 KMFL 220811
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
311 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

FLZ168-172-173-221615-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
311 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
544 
WHUS42 KMFL 221618
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1118 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

FLZ168-172-173-230700-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1118 AM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
478 
WHUS42 KMFL 222122
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
422 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

FLZ168-172-173-240000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
422 PM EST Mon Feb 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
843 
WHUS42 KMFL 230713
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
213 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

FLZ168-172-173-231515-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
213 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Broward, Palm Beach, and 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.

&&

$$
Hadi/17
202 
WHUS42 KMFL 231429
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
929 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

FLZ168-172-173-232230-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
929 AM EST Tue Feb 23 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Broward, Palm Beach, and 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.

&&

$$

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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.