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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS Jacksonville, FL

May 11, 2022Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at May 11, 2022, 2:00 AM EDT for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 11, 2022, 2:00 AM EDT (06:00 UTC)
Expired
May 12, 2022, 8:38 PM EDT
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

Counties Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Nassau County, FL, Camden County, GA, Glynn County, GA

The radar

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 13 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-05-11Temperature 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-05-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 99 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
2118 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
99 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

797 
WHUS42 KJAX 110600
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
200 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022

FLZ124-125-133-138-112100-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220513T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220513T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.SU.Y.0002.220511T0600Z-220513T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0020.220511T0600Z-220513T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
200 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Thursday. 
  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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-112100-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-220513T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0020.220511T0600Z-220513T0300Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
200 AM EDT Wed May 11 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected and rough surf of 4 to 6
  feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
030 
WHUS42 KJAX 111846
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
246 PM EDT Wed May 11 2022

FLZ124-125-133-138-121000-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
246 PM EDT Wed May 11 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Thursday. 
  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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-121000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
246 PM EDT Wed May 11 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
345 
WHUS42 KJAX 120629
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
229 AM EDT Thu May 12 2022

FLZ124-125-133-138-122100-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
229 AM EDT Thu May 12 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this 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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-122100-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
229 AM EDT Thu May 12 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
508 
WHUS42 KJAX 121813
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
213 PM EDT Thu May 12 2022

FLZ124-125-133-138-130300-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
213 PM EDT Thu May 12 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  7 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this 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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-130300-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
213 PM EDT Thu May 12 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$
759 
WHUS42 KJAX 130038
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
838 PM EDT Thu May 12 2022

FLZ124-125-133-138-130145-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
838 PM EDT Thu May 12 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...


$$

GAZ154-166-130145-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-220513T0300Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
838 PM EDT Thu May 12 2022

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


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 11, 2:00 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryJAXDuval, Flagler, Nassau43 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2022Rip Current Statements in Georgia, 2022Every rip current statement in 2022

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.