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Rip Current Statement 35, NWS Mobile, AL

December 27, 2021Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Dec 27, 2021, 12:54 PM CST for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Dec 28, 2021, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 27, 2021, 12:54 PM CST (18:54 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 28, 2021, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 3, 2022, 10:38 AM CST
In force
6 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 18:55 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, 6.9 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 2021-12-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 10 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 2021-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 154 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
10 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-10 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
676 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
154 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
170 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

480 
WHUS44 KMOB 271854
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1254 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-280400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0035.211228T1500Z-211231T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1254 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY 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 Tuesday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
24 follow-up statements
555 
WHUS44 KMOB 280339
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
939 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.211228T1500Z-211231T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
939 PM CST Mon Dec 27 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST TUESDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY 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 9 AM CST Tuesday through Friday 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.

&&

$$
671 
WHUS44 KMOB 281148
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
548 AM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-282000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.211228T1500Z-211231T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
548 AM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY 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 9 AM CST Tuesday through Friday 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.

&&

$$
255 
WHUS44 KMOB 281940
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
140 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290400-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211231T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
140 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

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

&&

$$
823 
WHUS44 KMOB 290344
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
944 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211231T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
944 PM CST Tue Dec 28 2021

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

&&

$$
290 
WHUS44 KMOB 291146
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
546 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-292000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-211231T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
546 AM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

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

&&

$$
938 
WHUS44 KMOB 291913
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
113 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300400-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220102T1500Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
113 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY 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 Sunday 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.

&&

$$
979 
WHUS44 KMOB 300314
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
914 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301115-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220102T1500Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
914 PM CST Wed Dec 29 2021

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

&&

$$
300 
WHUS44 KMOB 301108
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
508 AM CST Thu Dec 30 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-302000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220102T1500Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
508 AM CST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

&&

$$
381 
WHUS44 KMOB 301953
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
153 PM CST Thu Dec 30 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-310400-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220102T1500Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
153 PM CST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

&&

$$
037 
WHUS44 KMOB 310351
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
951 PM CST Thu Dec 30 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-311200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220102T1500Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
951 PM CST Thu Dec 30 2021

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

&&

$$
695 
WHUS44 KMOB 311116
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
516 AM CST Fri Dec 31 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-312000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220103T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
516 AM CST Fri Dec 31 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
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 Sunday 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.

&&

$$
825 
WHUS44 KMOB 311746
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1146 AM CST Fri Dec 31 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220103T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1146 AM CST Fri Dec 31 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
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 Sunday 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.

&&

$$
993 
WHUS44 KMOB 312111
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
311 PM CST Fri Dec 31 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010515-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.220101T1800Z-220103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220103T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
311 PM CST Fri Dec 31 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* 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 noon Saturday to 
  midnight CST Sunday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
365 
WHUS44 KMOB 010538
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1138 PM CST Fri Dec 31 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-011345-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.220101T1800Z-220103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220103T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1138 PM CST Fri Dec 31 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* 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 noon Saturday to 
  midnight CST Sunday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
637 
WHUS44 KMOB 011031
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
431 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-011915-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.220101T1800Z-220103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220103T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
431 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY NIGHT...

* 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 noon today to midnight 
  CST Sunday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Sunday 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.

&&

$$
007 
WHUS44 KMOB 011656
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1056 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-020100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.220101T1800Z-220103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220103T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1056 AM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  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, until midnight CST Sunday 
  night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$
178 
WHUS44 KMOB 020018
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
618 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-020900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220103T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
618 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  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, until midnight CST Sunday 
  night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$
759 
WHUS44 KMOB 020921
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
321 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-021800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220103T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
321 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  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, until midnight CST Sunday 
  night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  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.

&&

$$
084 
WHUS44 KMOB 021015
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
415 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-022000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220103T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
415 AM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  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, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.

&&

$$
218 
WHUS44 KMOB 022021
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
221 PM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-030430-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
221 PM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet 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 midnight CST tonight. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.

&&

$$

JLH
551 
WHUS44 KMOB 030443
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1043 PM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031245-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1043 PM CST Sun Jan 2 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet 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 midnight CST tonight. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.

&&

$$
140 
WHUS44 KMOB 030601
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1201 AM CST Mon Jan 3 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031500-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-220103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1201 AM CST Mon Jan 3 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
...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...Through this 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.

&&

$$
500 
WHUS44 KMOB 031209
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
609 AM CST Mon Jan 3 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-040000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
609 AM CST Mon Jan 3 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST 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 CST 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.

&&

$$
054 
WHUS44 KMOB 031638
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1038 AM CST Mon Jan 3 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031745-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-220104T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1038 AM CST Mon Jan 3 2022

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

Northerly flow has lowered surf heights and diminished the chance
for rip currents. A Moderate Risk of rip currents continues today,
then becomes Low tonight and remains Low through the end of the
week. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 26, 8:47 PM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa12 hr
Dec 26, 8:48 PM CSTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryMOB11 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2021Rip Current Statements in Alabama, 2021Every rip current statement in 2021

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.