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High Surf Warning 2, NWS Mobile, AL

August 15, 2021Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this high surf warning at Aug 15, 2021, 5:18 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Aug 16, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 15, 2021, 5:18 AM CDT (10:18 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 16, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Aug 16, 2021, 3:56 PM CDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:20 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

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 259 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2021-08-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2007 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2021-08-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -36 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
2007 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-9 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1044 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-36 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-42 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

615 
WHUS44 KMOB 151018
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
518 AM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

FLZ202-204-206-151830-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0002.210816T1800Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.210816T0000Z-210816T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.210816T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
518 AM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 10 to 15 feet can be expected in the surf zone. For 
  the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet 
  expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
  coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 6 AM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  1 PM CDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM 
  this evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, from this evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-151830-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.210816T0000Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.210816T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
518 AM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 6 
  AM CDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  from this evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
493 
WHUS44 KMOB 151531
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1031 AM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

FLZ202-204-206-152345-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.210816T1800Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.210816T0000Z-210816T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.210816T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1031 AM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 10 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High
  Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in 
  the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 6 AM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  1 PM CDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM 
  this evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, from 7 PM CDT this evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-152345-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.210816T0000Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.210816T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1031 AM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 6 
  AM CDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  from 7 PM CDT this evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$
095 
WHUS44 KMOB 152147
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
447 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

FLZ202-204-206-160600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.210816T1800Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.210816T0000Z-210816T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.210816T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
447 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High
  Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of at least 5 to 8 feet 
  expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
  coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 6 AM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Monday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-160600-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.210816T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.210816T0000Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.210816T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
447 PM CDT Sun Aug 15 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$
250 
WHUS44 KMOB 160626
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
126 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

FLZ202-204-206-161700-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.210816T1800Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210816T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
126 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High 
  Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of at least 5 to 8 feet 
  expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 6 AM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Monday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-161700-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
126 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$
493 
WHUS44 KMOB 161007
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
507 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

ALZ265-266-161800-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
507 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-161800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.210816T1800Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210816T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
507 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves building to 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal
  Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High 
  Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 1 PM Monday to 6 AM CDT 
  Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Monday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
993 
WHUS44 KMOB 161601
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1101 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

FLZ202-204-206-170015-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.210816T1800Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210816T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1101 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High
  Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf 
  zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Tuesday. For the High 
  Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-170015-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1101 AM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
068 
WHUS44 KMOB 162056
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
356 PM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

FLZ202-204-206-170500-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0011.210816T2056Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210817T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
356 PM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet
  in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CDT Tuesday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-170500-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210817T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-210818T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
356 PM CDT Mon Aug 16 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 15, 2:54 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa36 hr
Aug 15, 5:18 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa41 hr
Aug 15, 10:17 AM CDTTropical Storm WarningMOBOkaloosa36 hr
Aug 15, 2:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBOkaloosa38 min
Aug 15, 3:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBSanta Rosa49 min

Nearby

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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.