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Beach Hazards Statement 1, NWS Tampa Bay, FL
NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this beach hazards statement at Jan 7, 2021, 11:11 AM EST for Lee County, Florida. It was in force for 57 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 7, 2021, 11:11 AM EST (16:11 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 9, 2021, 8:37 PM EST
- In force
- 57 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Tampa Bay, FL
County Lee County, FL
The radar
The Tampa radar (KTBW), 132 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 12:00Z, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 132 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 980 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 139 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 187 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
683 WHUS42 KTBW 071611 CFWTBW Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 1111 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 FLZ165-080415- /O.NEW.KTBW.BH.S.0001.210107T1611Z-210109T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0002.210108T0000Z-210110T0000Z/ Coastal Lee- 1111 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, increasingly dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Gulf Coast and Bay Regions of Central and Southern Lee County. For the High Rip Current Risk Coastal Lee County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM EST this evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Exposure to red tide can cause coughing, sneezing, and tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach and throughout the day. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html. 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. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms from red tide, consider moving to an unaffected beach nearby. Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status - http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic-toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and MOTE. && $$ FLZ050-151-155-160-162-080415- /O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0002.210108T0000Z-210110T0000Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte- 1111 AM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Increasingly dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota and Coastal Charlotte Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM EST this evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
5 follow-up statements
247 WHUS42 KTBW 080151 CFWTBW Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 851 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 FLZ165-090330- /O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0300Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/ Coastal Lee- 851 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, increasingly dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Gulf Coast and Bay Regions of Central and Southern Lee County. For the High Rip Current Risk, Coastal Lee County. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through 10 PM Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Exposure to red tide can cause coughing, sneezing, and tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach and throughout the day. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html. 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. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms from red tide, consider moving to an unaffected beach nearby. Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status - http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic-toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and MOTE. && $$ FLZ050-151-155-160-162-090330- /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte- 851 PM EST Thu Jan 7 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Increasingly dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota and Coastal Charlotte Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
336 WHUS42 KTBW 081632 CFWTBW Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 1132 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 FLZ165-090330- /O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.210108T1632Z-210109T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T0300Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/ Coastal Lee- 1132 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Lee County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 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. Exposure to red tide can cause coughing, sneezing, and tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach and throughout the day. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html. 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. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms from red tide, consider moving to an unaffected beach nearby. Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status - http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic-toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and MOTE. && $$ FLZ050-151-155-160-162-090330- /O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.210108T1632Z-210109T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte- 1132 AM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal Sarasota and Coastal Charlotte Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
229 WHUS42 KTBW 082115 CFWTBW Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 415 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 FLZ165-100300- /O.EXT.KTBW.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210110T0300Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/ Coastal Lee- 415 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 PM SATURDAY DUE TO RED TIDE... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet. For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory and Rip Current Risk, Coastal Lee County. For the Beach Hazard Statement associated with Red Tide, Coastal Southern Lee County: Gulf Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement associated with Red Tide, possible Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Exposure to red tide can cause coughing, sneezing, and tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach and throughout the day. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html. 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. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms from red tide, consider moving to an unaffected beach nearby. Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status - http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic-toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and MOTE. && $$ FLZ050-151-155-160-162-100000- /O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0000Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte- 415 PM EST Fri Jan 8 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Manatee, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Sarasota, Pinellas and Coastal Charlotte Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
652 WHUS42 KTBW 091804 CFWTBW Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 104 PM EST Sat Jan 9 2021 FLZ165-100215- /O.EXP.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0600Z/ /O.CON.KTBW.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210110T0300Z/ Coastal Lee- 104 PM EST Sat Jan 9 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, respiratory irritation associated with Red Tide possible in some coastal areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory and Rip Current Risk, Coastal Lee County. For the Beach Hazard Statement associated with Red Tide, Coastal Southern Lee County: Gulf Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Exposure to red tide can cause coughing, sneezing, and tearing eyes. People with asthma, emphysema, or any chronic lung disease may be more sensitive. Irritation may vary by beach and throughout the day. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Full forecast information- https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html. 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. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms from red tide, consider moving to an unaffected beach nearby. Find unaffected beaches by checking reports of recent local observations and data: Mote Marine Laboratory (Mote) daily beach conditions - https://visitbeaches.org/ and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) red tide status - http://myfwc.com/redtidestatus. RED TIDE HEALTH INFORMATION - Consult the Florida Department of Health - http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental- health/aquatic-toxins/index.html or call the Poison Control Center: 1-800 222-1222. Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Commerce (DOC)/(NOAA) of these external web sites or the information, products or services contained therein. RED TIDE INFORMATION SOURCES - Red tide forecasts are provided by the National Ocean Service with data provided by the FWC and MOTE. && $$ FLZ050-151-155-160-162-100215- /O.EXP.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210109T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T0600Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte- 104 PM EST Sat Jan 9 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Manatee, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Sarasota, Pinellas and Coastal Charlotte Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
596 WHUS42 KTBW 100137 CFWTBW Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 837 PM EST Sat Jan 9 2021 FLZ165-101200- /O.CAN.KTBW.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-210110T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T1200Z/ Coastal Lee- 837 PM EST Sat Jan 9 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR RED TIDE IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Lee County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * 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. && $$ FLZ050-151-155-160-162-101200- /O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-210110T1200Z/ Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota- Coastal Charlotte- 837 PM EST Sat Jan 9 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Manatee, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Sarasota, Pinellas and Coastal Charlotte Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 3:04 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | TBW | 55 hr | |
| Jan 7, 11:11 AM EST | Rip Current Statement | TBW | Charlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota | 68 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.