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Rip Current Statement 47, NWS Jacksonville, FL

December 20, 2022Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia; Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 20, 2022, 3:06 AM EST for Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia; Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida. It took effect at Dec 20, 2022, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 20, 2022, 3:06 AM EST (08:06 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 20, 2022, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 22, 2022, 2:21 AM EST
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 08:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 8.1 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 2022-12-20Temperature 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 2022-12-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 117 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
717 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
117 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
446 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

658 
WHUS42 KJAX 200806
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
306 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-202130-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0047.221220T1200Z-221222T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
306 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST this morning through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
698 
WHUS42 KJAX 201914
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
214 PM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-211015-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.221221T0300Z-221222T0300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-221222T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
214 PM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this evening 
  to 10 PM EST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

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 
WHUS42 KJAX 210156
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
856 PM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-212200-
/O.EXB.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.221221T0156Z-221222T0900Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-
856 PM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-212200-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.221221T0300Z-221222T0300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-221222T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
856 PM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EST 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

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 
WHUS42 KJAX 210817
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
317 AM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-212115-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-221222T1300Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-221223T0800Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
317 AM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  during high tide around 6 AM this morning, 7 PM this evening 
  and 7 AM Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-212115-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-221222T1700Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-
317 AM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday during the times of high tide.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$
862 
WHUS42 KJAX 211841
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
141 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-220900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-221222T1300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-221223T0800Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
141 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EST 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-220900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-221222T1700Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-
141 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$
475 
WHUS42 KJAX 220721
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
221 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-221500-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0047.000000T0000Z-221223T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-221222T1500Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
221 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-221530-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-221222T2200Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-
221 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Portions of the St. Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 20, 2:14 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryJAXCamden, Glynn50 hr
Dec 20, 3:11 AM ESTGale WatchJAX12 hr
Dec 20, 3:11 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryJAX61 hr
Dec 20, 2:59 PM ESTGale WarningJAX23 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.