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High Surf Advisory 7, NWS Tallahassee, FL

August 30, 2021Gulf County, Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this high surf advisory at Aug 30, 2021, 2:36 PM CDT for Gulf County, Florida. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 30, 2021, 2:36 PM CDT (19:36 UTC)
Expired
Sep 1, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

County Gulf County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 97 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 107 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 12:00Z on 2021-08-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1312 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 12:00Z on 2021-08-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 59 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1312 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-17 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
724 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
84 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

080 
WHUS42 KTAE 301936
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
336 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

FLZ108-112-310815-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.210831T0300Z-210831T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KTAE.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210901T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210902T0400Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
236 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 
  PM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest breezes will increase over the
  northeast Gulf late tonight and Tuesday, lasting into Wednesday
  morning, as the remnants of Ida pass by to the north. This will
  kick up waves and surf. Minor coastal flooding is expected
  around the time of high tide tonight, as the waves push water
  onshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ114-310815-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0007.210830T1936Z-210901T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.210831T0300Z-210831T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210902T0400Z/
Coastal Gulf-
336 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021 /236 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING TO 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Gulf County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ 
  Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM EDT /10 
  PM CDT/ this evening to 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Tuesday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest breezes will increase over the
  northeast Gulf late tonight and Tuesday, lasting into Wednesday
  morning, as the remnants of Ida pass by to the north. Waves and
  surf will increase along along Gulf County beaches late tonight
  and Tuesday. Minor coastal flooding is expected around the time
  of high tide tonight, as the waves push water onshore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ115-310815-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210902T0400Z/
Coastal Franklin-
336 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Gulf and Coastal Franklin Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
885 
WHUS42 KTAE 310806
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
406 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

FLZ108-112-311615-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210903T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210831T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210901T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
306 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
  coastal flooding expected with inundation values of 1-2 feet. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ114-311615-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210903T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210831T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210901T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-
406 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 /306 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
  coastal flooding expected with inundation values or 1 to 2 feet.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Gulf County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ 
  Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT /1 
  PM CDT/ this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS  ACTIONS...

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

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ115-311615-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210903T0400Z/
Coastal Franklin-
406 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
217 
WHUS42 KTAE 311927
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
327 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

FLZ108-112-010330-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210901T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210903T0400Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
227 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Wednesday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-010330-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210901T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210903T0400Z/
Coastal Gulf-
327 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021 /227 PM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Gulf County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-010330-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210903T0400Z/
Coastal Franklin-
327 PM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
722 
WHUS42 KTAE 010847
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
447 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

FLZ108-112-030400-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210901T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210903T0400Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
347 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-030400-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210901T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210903T0400Z/
Coastal Gulf-
447 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021 /347 AM CDT Wed Sep 1 2021/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/
THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Gulf County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ 
  this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-030400-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0080.000000T0000Z-210903T0400Z/
Coastal Franklin-
447 AM EDT Wed Sep 1 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 29, 10:15 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE60 min
Aug 29, 11:09 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE51 min
Aug 30, 2:27 AM CDTFlash Flood WatchTAEBay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Walton and 1 more36 hr
Aug 30, 4:58 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE92 min
Aug 30, 10:32 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE28 min
Aug 30, 11:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWashington45 min
Aug 30, 11:38 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
Aug 30, 11:56 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWalton49 min
Aug 30, 12:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWalton41 min
Aug 30, 2:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBay, Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson, Washington55 min
Aug 30, 2:23 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
Aug 30, 2:36 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryTAEBay, Gulf, Walton22 hr
Aug 30, 4:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECalhoun, Liberty49 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.