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Beach Hazards Statement 11, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this beach hazards statement at Mar 8, 2021, 4:07 PM EST for Volusia County, Florida. It took effect at Mar 8, 2021, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 24 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 8, 2021, 4:07 PM EST (21:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 8, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Mar 9, 2021, 6:51 PM EST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
County Volusia County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 91 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1628 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 25 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -96 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -37 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
733 WHUS42 KMLB 082107 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 407 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-090400- /O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0011.210309T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210309T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 407 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous strong and dangerous rip currents. For the Beach Hazards Statement, rough surf will maintain dangerous conditions in the surf zone. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 7 PM EST this evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized minor beach erosion will be possible. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the ocean is not recommended due to the combination of rough surf and strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. 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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
906 WHUS42 KMLB 090003 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 703 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-100000- /O.EXP.KMLB.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210309T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 703 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Beach Hazards Statement, rough surf will remain a hazard in the surf zone through Tuesday. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the ocean is not recommended due to the combination of rough surf and strong rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ JP
127 WHUS42 KMLB 090818 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 318 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-100000- /O.CON.KMLB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 318 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous strong, dangerous rip currents. For the Beach Hazards Statement, rough surf with breaking waves as high as 4 to 6 feet will remain a hazard in the surf zone. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Moderately large breaking waves can knock you down and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the ocean is not recommended again today due to the combination of rough surf and strong rip currents. && $$
440 WHUS42 KMLB 091635 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL Issued by National Weather Service San Juan PR 1135 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-100000- /O.CON.KMLB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 1135 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous strong, dangerous rip currents. For the Beach Hazards Statement, rough surf with breaking waves as high as 4 to 6 feet will remain a hazard in the surf zone. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through 7 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Moderately large breaking waves can knock you down and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the ocean is not recommended again today due to the combination of rough surf and strong rip currents. && $$
938 WHUS42 KMLB 092026 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL Issued by National Weather Service San Juan PR 326 PM EST Tue Mar 9 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-100000- /O.CON.KMLB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 326 PM EST Tue Mar 9 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous strong, dangerous rip currents. For the Beach Hazards Statement, rough surf with breaking waves as high as 4 to 6 feet will remain a hazard in the surf zone. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through 7 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Moderately large breaking waves can knock you down and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. 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. && $$
775 WHUS42 KMLB 092351 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL Issued by National Weather Service San Juan PR 651 PM EST Tue Mar 9 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-100100- /O.CAN.KMLB.BH.S.0011.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ /O.CAN.KMLB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210310T0000Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 651 PM EST Tue Mar 9 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... However, a moderate rip current risk will continue across the Atlantic coast of central Florida. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 3:31 AM EST | Rip Current Statement | MLB | Volusia | 39 hr |
| Mar 8, 10:13 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | MLB | 6 hr |
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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.