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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Mobile, AL

May 1, 2021Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at May 1, 2021, 10:29 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at May 2, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 1, 2021, 10:29 AM CDT (15:29 UTC)
In effect from
May 2, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
May 7, 2021, 4:39 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 15:32 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, 3.5 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 2021-05-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-05-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 72 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1869 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
72 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
99 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

800 
WHUS44 KMOB 011529
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1029 AM CDT Sat May 1 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-020000-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0013.210503T0000Z-210505T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1029 AM CDT Sat May 1 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY 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 Sunday evening through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
547 
WHUS44 KMOB 020206
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
906 PM CDT Sat May 1 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-021000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.210503T0000Z-210505T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
906 PM CDT Sat May 1 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY 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 Sunday evening through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
327 
WHUS44 KMOB 021008
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
508 AM CDT Sun May 2 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-021900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0013.210503T0000Z-210506T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
508 AM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* 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 this evening through Thursday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
277 
WHUS44 KMOB 021804
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
104 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-030600-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.210503T0000Z-210506T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
104 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* 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 7 PM CDT this evening through Thursday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
487 
WHUS44 KMOB 030447
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1147 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210506T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1147 PM CDT Sun May 2 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* 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...Through late Wednesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
125 
WHUS44 KMOB 030957
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
457 AM CDT Mon May 3 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-032000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
457 AM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* 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...Through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
243 
WHUS44 KMOB 031800
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
100 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-040200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
100 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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 040253
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
953 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-041100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
953 PM CDT Mon May 3 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
301 
WHUS44 KMOB 041108
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
608 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-042100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
608 AM CDT Tue May 4 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
451 
WHUS44 KMOB 041832
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
132 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-050300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
132 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
261 
WHUS44 KMOB 050333
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1033 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-051200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1033 PM CDT Tue May 4 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
261 
WHUS44 KMOB 051214
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
714 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-052015-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
714 AM CDT Wed May 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* 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 Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
372 
WHUS44 KMOB 052054
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
354 PM CDT Wed May 5 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-060500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
354 PM CDT Wed May 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* 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 Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
332 
WHUS44 KMOB 060450
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1150 PM CDT Wed May 5 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-061300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1150 PM CDT Wed May 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* 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 Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
750 
WHUS44 KMOB 061008
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
508 AM CDT Thu May 6 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-062100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
508 AM CDT Thu May 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$
370 
WHUS44 KMOB 062059
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
359 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-070500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
359 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$
434 
WHUS44 KMOB 070337
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1037 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-071100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1037 PM CDT Thu May 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* 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 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
048 
WHUS44 KMOB 070939
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
439 AM CDT Fri May 7 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-071045-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210507T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
439 AM CDT Fri May 7 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Rip current risk has decreased to a moderate risk as swell
decreases and winds remain northerly.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 1, 2:40 PM CDTFlash Flood WatchMOBMobile, Washington24 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.