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Rip Current Statement 15, NWS Miami, FL

April 11, 2022Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 11, 2022, 2:17 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 11, 2022, 2:17 AM EDT (06:17 UTC)
Expired
Apr 14, 2022, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:18 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

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 39 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, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-04-11Temperature 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, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-04-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -16 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
1490 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

330 
WHUS42 KMFL 110617
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
217 AM EDT Mon Apr 11 2022

FLZ168-172-173-120000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0015.220411T0617Z-220412T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
217 AM EDT Mon Apr 11 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$

RAG
8 follow-up statements
185 
WHUS42 KMFL 111317
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
917 AM EDT Mon Apr 11 2022

FLZ168-172-173-120000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220412T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
917 AM EDT Mon Apr 11 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$
533 
WHUS42 KMFL 111810
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
210 PM EDT Mon Apr 11 2022

FLZ168-172-173-121200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220414T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
210 PM EDT Mon Apr 11 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade 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.

&&

$$
080 
WHUS42 KMFL 120831
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
431 AM EDT Tue Apr 12 2022

FLZ168-172-173-122100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220414T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
431 AM EDT Tue Apr 12 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County, Coastal Palm Beach County and 
  Coastal Miami Dade County 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.

&&

$$
457 
WHUS42 KMFL 122340
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
740 PM EDT Tue Apr 12 2022

FLZ168-172-173-130745-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220414T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
740 PM EDT Tue Apr 12 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County, Coastal Palm Beach County and 
  Coastal Miami Dade County 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.

&&

$$
389 
WHUS42 KMFL 130703
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
303 AM EDT Wed Apr 13 2022

FLZ168-172-173-132100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220415T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
303 AM EDT Wed Apr 13 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade 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.

&&

$$
817 
WHUS42 KMFL 131329
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
929 AM EDT Wed Apr 13 2022

FLZ168-172-173-140000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220415T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
929 AM EDT Wed Apr 13 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade 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.

&&

$$
415 
WHUS42 KMFL 140006
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
806 PM EDT Wed Apr 13 2022

FLZ168-172-173-140815-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220415T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
806 PM EDT Wed Apr 13 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade 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.

&&

$$
202 
WHUS42 KMFL 140731
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
331 AM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022

FLZ168-172-173-150000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220415T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
331 AM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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.