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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Mobile, AL

March 8, 2021Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Mar 8, 2021, 3:11 AM CST for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Mar 9, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2021, 3:11 AM CST (09:11 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Mar 14, 2021, 8:47 AM CDT
In force
5 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 09:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.2 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-08Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 25 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2364 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-28 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

331 
WHUS44 KMOB 080911
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
311 AM CST Mon Mar 8 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-081715-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0007.210309T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
311 AM CST Mon Mar 8 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.

&&

$$
20 follow-up statements
329 
WHUS44 KMOB 081835
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1235 PM CST Mon Mar 8 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-090300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.210309T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1235 PM CST Mon Mar 8 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$
067 
WHUS44 KMOB 090228
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
828 PM CST Mon Mar 8 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-091030-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.210309T1200Z-210313T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
828 PM CST Mon Mar 8 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 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 6 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.

&&

$$
767 
WHUS44 KMOB 090910
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
310 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-091800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0007.210309T1200Z-210314T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
310 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
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...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
324 
WHUS44 KMOB 091632
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1032 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-100300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1032 AM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
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...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
385 
WHUS44 KMOB 100130
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
730 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
730 PM CST Tue Mar 9 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
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...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
857 
WHUS44 KMOB 100912
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
312 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210315T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
312 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

&&

$$
689 
WHUS44 KMOB 101942
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
142 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-110500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210315T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
142 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

&&

$$
065 
WHUS44 KMOB 110347
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
947 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210315T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
947 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

&&

$$
094 
WHUS44 KMOB 110926
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
326 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111730-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
326 AM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY 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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
251 
WHUS44 KMOB 112038
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
238 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-120500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
238 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
045 
WHUS44 KMOB 120347
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
947 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
947 PM CST Thu Mar 11 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
220 
WHUS44 KMOB 120950
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
350 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
350 AM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
558 
WHUS44 KMOB 121809
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1209 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1209 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
487 
WHUS44 KMOB 130330
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
930 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
930 PM CST Fri Mar 12 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
686 
WHUS44 KMOB 130931
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
331 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131745-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
331 AM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
222 
WHUS44 KMOB 132044
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
244 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
244 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
618 
WHUS44 KMOB 140515
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1115 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1115 PM CST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
967 
WHUS44 KMOB 140847
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
347 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141700-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210316T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
347 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
627 
WHUS44 KMOB 140938
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
438 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141745-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
438 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY 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...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
119 
WHUS44 KMOB 141347
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
847 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141500-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-210317T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
847 AM CDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

Area lifeguards are reporting weak and minimal rip currents this
morning. The HIGH rip current risk has been cancelled. 

$$

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Sources

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