Alert archive / Florida / Rip Current Statements in 2021
Rip Current Statement 18, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at May 15, 2021, 3:10 AM EDT for Volusia County, Florida. It was in force for 10 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 15, 2021, 3:10 AM EDT (07:10 UTC)
- Expired
- May 25, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 10 days
- 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 07:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 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
- 60 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -74 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 995 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -91 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 47 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- -0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.9
The text
As transmitted.
699 WHUS42 KMLB 150710 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 310 AM EDT Sat May 15 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-160800- /O.CAN.KMLB.BH.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210515T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0018.210515T0710Z-210517T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 310 AM EDT Sat May 15 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous and life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches. * WHEN...Today through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ Rodriguez
10 follow-up statements
240 WHUS42 KMLB 160701 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 301 AM EDT Sun May 16 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-170800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210518T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 301 AM EDT Sun May 16 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous and life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the water is not recommended today. && $$
602 WHUS42 KMLB 170807 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 407 AM EDT Mon May 17 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-180800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210519T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 407 AM EDT Mon May 17 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous and life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$
737 WHUS42 KMLB 180723 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 323 AM EDT Tue May 18 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-190800- /O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0019.210518T0723Z-210520T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210520T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 323 AM EDT Tue May 18 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK iN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, swells building into the surf zone, produce large breaking waves up to 6 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous strong and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While strong rip currents will always be present, during the next two days, the threat will be highest through late morning, and again in the late afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the water is not recommended due to the hazardous surf and rip current conditions. && $$
303 WHUS42 KMLB 190716 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 316 AM EDT Wed May 19 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-200830- /O.EXT.KMLB.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210521T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210521T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 316 AM EDT Wed May 19 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, swells building into the surf zone, produce large breaking waves up to 6 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous strong and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While strong rip currents will always be present during the next two days, the threat will be highest through late morning, and again in the late afternoon and through sunset. 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. && $$
895 WHUS42 KMLB 200626 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 226 AM EDT Thu May 20 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-210800- /O.CAN.KMLB.BH.S.0019.000000T0000Z-210521T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210521T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 226 AM EDT Thu May 20 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong and dangerous rip currents. Swells building into the surf zone will produce large breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Martin, Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard, Southern Brevard, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While strong rip currents will always be present, the threat will be highest through noon today, and again this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Sedlock
717 WHUS42 KMLB 210042 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 842 PM EDT Thu May 20 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-220800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210522T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 842 PM EDT Thu May 20 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong and dangerous rip currents. Swells building into the surf zone will produce large breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Martin, Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard, Southern Brevard, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While strong rip currents will always be present, the threat will be highest through noon today, and again this evening.. 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. && $$ Fehling
365 WHUS42 KMLB 210642 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 242 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-220800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210523T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 242 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong and dangerous rip currents. Swells building into the surf zone will produce large breaking waves up to 5 feet. * WHERE...Martin, Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard, Southern Brevard, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While strong rip currents will always be present, the threat will be highest through 1:00 PM today, and again this evening and late night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Sedlock
088 WHUS42 KMLB 220741 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 341 AM EDT Sat May 22 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-230800- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210523T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 341 AM EDT Sat May 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT..Numerous strong and dangerous rip currents. Swells building into the surf zone will produce large breaking waves up to 5 feet. * WHERE...Martin, Coastal Volusia, Northern Brevard, Southern Brevard, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While strong rip currents will always be present, the threat will be highest through 2:00 PM today, and again this evening and late night. 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. && $$ Sedlock
477 WHUS42 KMLB 230730 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 330 AM EDT Sun May 23 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-240800- /O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0020.210523T0730Z-210525T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210525T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 330 AM EDT Sun May 23 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong and dangerous rip currents. Swells building into the surf zone will produce large breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While strong rip currents will always be present, the threat will be highest through from 900 AM through 300 PM today, and again on Monday from 1000 AM through 400 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Because of the dangerous surf and rip current conditions, entering the water is discouraged. && $$
210 WHUS42 KMLB 240758 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 358 AM EDT Mon May 24 2021 FLZ047-054-059-064-141-147-250800- /O.CON.KMLB.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-210525T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-210525T0800Z/ Southern Brevard-Indian River-St. Lucie-Martin-Coastal Volusia- Northern Brevard- 358 AM EDT Mon May 24 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong and dangerous rip currents. Swells building into the surf zone will produce breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Southern Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While strong rip currents will always be present, the threat will be highest from 1000 AM this morning through 400 PM this afternoon. 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. Because of the dangerous surf and rip current conditions, entering the water is discouraged. && $$
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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.