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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Mobile, AL

April 6, 2021Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Apr 6, 2021, 1:05 PM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Apr 7, 2021, 6:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 6, 2021, 1:05 PM CDT (18:05 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 7, 2021, 6:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 12, 2021, 5:00 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 227 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-04-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 273 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2021-04-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 25 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
273 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-47 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
603 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

309 
WHUS44 KMOB 061805
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
105 PM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-070300-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0010.210407T2300Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
105 PM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
16 follow-up statements
770 
WHUS44 KMOB 070224
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
924 PM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-071200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.210407T2300Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
924 PM CDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
285 
WHUS44 KMOB 070923
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
423 AM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-071800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.210407T2300Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
423 AM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
648 
WHUS44 KMOB 071833
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
133 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-080300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.210407T2300Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
133 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CDT this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
314 
WHUS44 KMOB 080130
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
830 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-081200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
830 PM CDT Wed Apr 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
380 
WHUS44 KMOB 080915
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
415 AM CDT Thu Apr 8 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-081800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
415 AM CDT Thu Apr 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
754 
WHUS44 KMOB 082132
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
432 PM CDT Thu Apr 8 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-091000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
432 PM CDT Thu Apr 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
681 
WHUS44 KMOB 091040
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
540 AM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-091845-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
540 AM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
498 
WHUS44 KMOB 091718
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1218 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-100930-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.210410T0600Z-210411T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1218 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

* 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.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM 
  CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
213 
WHUS44 KMOB 100235
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
935 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.210410T0600Z-210411T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
935 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* 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.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM 
  CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
951 
WHUS44 KMOB 100926
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
426 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101730-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210411T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
426 AM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM 
  CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
856 
WHUS44 KMOB 101733
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1233 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-110200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210411T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1233 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM 
  CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
898 
WHUS44 KMOB 110227
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
927 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210411T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
927 PM CDT Sat Apr 10 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
893 
WHUS44 KMOB 111000
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
500 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210411T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
500 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
960 
WHUS44 KMOB 111210
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
710 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-112015-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210411T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
710 AM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
893 
WHUS44 KMOB 111916
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
216 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-112300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210411T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
216 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$
741 
WHUS44 KMOB 112156
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
456 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210412T1000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
456 PM CDT Sun Apr 11 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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 Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 8:47 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBClarke, Monroe, Wilcox48 hr
Apr 5, 8:48 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBBaldwin, Mobile21 days

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.